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PREFACE. 



In an age when every innocent amusement should be 
devised to stem the torrent of that awful fascination, which 
attends Card Parties and Card Playing, it seems to 
need no apology for the publication of a little volume 
calculated harmlessly to allure to peaceful thoughts and 
blissful moments. It has long been felt by " the initiated" 
that there is much consolation in the Astral Art, and 
in the contemplation of those starry orbs, with a reference 
to our future immortality and state of blessedness ; and it 
is confessed that the approbation of the public on a forrrer 
volume, called " Raphael's Lady Witch," has led to 
another attempt of the kind, although quite a different 
plan altogether. 

London, May, 1834. 



DESCRIPTIVE DELINEATION 

OF THE 

Jpvonti$$ittt, 



FRONTISPIECE, Drawn by Mrs. Henry Browne, on a Large 
Folding Steel Plate, containing* Seventeen distinct Designs, 
as follows : — 

I. 

In the centre — TIME, in vain attempting to eradicate the signs in 
Geomancy. The Theban Sage, aware by his art of the speedy 
downfall of that proud and gorgeous city, is engaged in engraving 
the GEOMANTIO ART on tablets of stone : rapacious Time 
endeavours to obliterate his works, but is frustrated by the all- 
powerful influence of the Genius of Science ; around may be 
discerned their stupendous monuments and temples, which are 
now covered by the sand of the desert, and trod on by the feet of 
Pilgrims and Camels. 

II. 

Round the Circle are depicted — 

1. SPIRITS OF EARTH— the Gnomes. 

2. SPIRITS OF AIR— the Sylphids. 

3. SPIRITS OF FIRE— the Salamanders. 

4. SPIRITS OF WATER— the Undines. 

III. 

A Diagram of the Twelve Celestial Houses of Heaven, and 
their various significations, relative to the affairs of human life, 
all of which are fully explained in this work, and reveal 
the soothing Characteristics of the Celestial Science among 
the varied Scenes of Life, which are as follow : — 

The EMBLEMATICAL PICTURE of the FIRST CELESTIAL 
HOUSE, refers to SELF, HEALTH, and FORM.— [Represents 
the Student reclining by a fountain, musing o'er his future des- 
tinies.] 

Second Emblem refers to SUBSTANCE and MONEY.— [The Miser 
in his prison-like room, is absorbed in the contemplation of his 
long- hoarded wealth.] 



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DESCRIPTION OF FRONTISPIECE. V 

Third Emblem refers to BRETHREN, LETTERS, and SHORT 
JOURNIES. — [The brother arrived from his journey, is re- 
ceived by his kinsman, while the attendant presents a sealed 
packet.] 

Fourth Emblem refers to FATHER, LAND, MINES, and HOUSES. 
[A singular scene : — The father at the portico of his dwelling, 
is surrounded by his offspring ; beneath are the Gnomes in the 
mine, jabbering over their golden ingots.] 

Fifth Emblem refers to GAMBLING, COURTSHIP, and SPE- 
CULATION.— [Here we have both gambling and courtship, a 
fit representation of the Fifth House.] 

Sixth Emblem refers to SICKNESS, SERVANTS, and SMALL 
ANIMALS. — [A Turk oppressed by sickness, is reclining under 
the shade of a palm tree ; the son of Galen presents his potion ; 
a Nubian slave stands by his side, while the watchful dog is 
earnestly eying his master.] 

Seventh Emblem refers to MARRIAGE, LAW -SUIT, OPEN 
ENMITY, and OPPOSITION.— [A minted scene: first the 
marriage, with the lawyer drawing up deeds ; in the distance, 
two warriors are engaged in a deadly combat.] 

Eighth Emblem refers to DEATHS, LEGACIES, DEBTS, and 
WILLS. — [The heir is standing by the tomb of the deceased, 
pondering over the wall, which has raised him to affluence.] 

Ninth Emblem refers to SCIENCE, DREAMS, and LONG VOY- 
AGES.— [The student of occult science is entranced by the 
df^pth of his meditations; his guardian spirit causes visions of 
the Peri's to float before him.] 

Tenth Emblem refers to HONOUR, POWER, RENOWN, PRO- 
FESSION, and CREDIT.- [The king on his throne dispenses 
honours and favours to his courtiers.] 

Eleventh Emblem refers to FRIENDSHIP, HOPES, and DE- 
SIRES. — [Could not be better exemplified, than by the tale of 
Damon and Pythias.] 

Twelfth Emblem refers to PRIVATE ENMITY, PRISON, SOR- 
CERY, and LARGE CATTLE.— [The witch concocts her mid- 
night spell; in the distance is the gloomy prison 5 the Cavalieris 
traitorously stabbed in the back by bis enemy. 






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the varied scenes of human life, and whereby the fate and destiny 
of any one may be readily known, even should they be a thousand 
miles distant. It also answers all inquiries relating to 



Love. Matrimony. 

The Fortune in Life. 

Journeys by Land. 

Voyages by Sea. 

Sickness, if long or short . 

Imprisonment . 

The events of the next seven 

years. 
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Absent Friends. 
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PHAEL'S PROPHETIC ALMANAC and HIEROGLYPHIC 
for 1834, (Price 2s. 9d.) attest the interest taken in his writings. 
But the Lady-Witch of Raphael will form the chief work of this 
singular man. Adorned with Music and Ten Designs on Two large 
Copper- Plates, richly coloured; it is the Book for the Boudoir, the 
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retain their attractive features. 

J. PALMER, Professor of Chemistry, Astrology, and the 
Mathematics ; Pupil of the Late Nicholas Louis Vauquelin, of the 
Institute of France, Baron Thenard, Guy Lussac, and Dumas, 
Student of the Sorbonne, Author of the Prophetic Messenger Al- 
manac, The Sanctuary, a Treatise on the Sacerdotal Art of Alchemy, 
&c. &c, ; Member of the Astrological Society of London, the 
Mercurii, &c, begs to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and his numerous 
Friends, that he has produced this little work, which contains in it, 
the essence of the Art of Astro-Geomancy, merely as a means of 
harmless, yet intellectual, enjoyment, to those who are curious in 
the secret workings of Fate, as developed by the Occult Sciences. 
He begs further to state, that he still continues to give Practical 
Lessons in Astrology, the Art of Calculating Nativities, &c. &c. 
Terms for a complete course of Lessons, 20 Guineas ; Separate Les- 
sons, 5s. each ; Maps of the Heavens, by Projection, from 1 to 20 
Guineas, according to any given time, with which an explanation is 
delivered Gratis. All unpaid Letters returned. 

Address, Mr. J. Palmer, Professor of Chemistry and Mathe- 
matics, 75, Castle Street East, Oxford Street. 



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CONTENTS. 

Page 

Preface , Hi 

Descriptive Delineation of the Frontispiece iv 

A Table of Names in Geomancy « 4 

The First Process, and Example the First 5 

The Sixteen Geomantic Figures 8 

How to Judge if the Figure of Geomancy be Radical 10 

Horoscope of Prince George of Cambridge 217 



THE SANCTUARY 

OF THE 

ASTRAL ART; 

OE, 

fBl»0tum of ^sttoioge* 



GEOMANCY has been termed in the East — where it took 
its rise — to be twin sister of the Celestial Science of 
Astrology. The origin of this art is lost in the dark- 
ness of the primeval and antediluvian ages ; but, according 
to all testimonies, both mythological and historical, we 
are led to believe that it was much studied and practised in 
the Theban Temples, where, by its means, the Priests 
delivered oracles to the people. The art consists in 
certain judgments that are drawn from a Geomantic figure, 
the particular symbols of which, concurring in the formation 
of the figure, are handed down to us under the following 
names : — 



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CJje fit*0t |Jr0££00 in erecting the figure of GEO- 
MANCY, is to make sixteen lines of dots as below, allow- 
ing the hand to be governed by the sense of impulse alone, 
not heeding whether there be few or many, or whether the 
number is even or uneven. The method practised in the 
eastern nations, is to form the lines of dots from right to 
left, and, generally, they cast the lots on sand or slate. 
The most common method adopted in this country, is to 
cast the lots or points on paper, either with the pen or 
pencil. The method of extracting the geomantic figures 
from these lines of dots, is extremely simple ; it consists 
in joining the dots together two by two, or in counting 
them ; if the number should be odd, one point must be 
set down ; if even, two. Thus it w 7 ill be found that the 
sixteen lines of dots will produce four distinct figures, cor- 
responding with the figures in the preceding table. (See 
page 4.) 



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6 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

The four first figurks being thus formed, the fifth, 
sixth, seventh, and eighth figures are next deduced from 
them in the following manner : — observe the number of 
dots that compose the first lixks of the first four figures, 
— the first line will form the fifth figure, the second will 
form the sixth, the third will form the seventh, and the 
fourth the eighth — thus : 



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In order to form the next four figures, w r e commence by- 
adding the first and second figures together, and if the 
number should be even, two points must be put down ; 
if odd, one point. The first figure thus formed will be 
the ninth in the figure.; the tenth figure is formed from the 
third and fourth figures, the eleventh from the fifth and 
sixth, and the twelfth from the seventh and eighth, in 
order as follows : — 



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The next process is the formation of the thirteenth and 
fourteenth figures, and they are produced in exactly a 
similar manner to the former ones, by adding the ninth and 
tenth together, and the eleventh and twelfth. 

EXAMPLE : 
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These two last figures are termed tfyt W$itXtt&%Z&l 

Lastly, for the formation of the fifteenth figure, which 
is called tf)£ |$UlJgf t the thirteenth and fourteenth fi- 
gures are added together: the figure will then be complete 
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The Geomantic figures are in number sixteen, each 
possessing peculiar characters and significations, which, 
before we proceed further, it will be necessary to investi- 
gate, commencing with Fortuna Major. 

* * dF0ttUttaifHai0r4--This figure is under the sign 
^ Aquarius, and takes its particular virtue from the 

# Sun : it is terrestrial, occidental, feminine, noctur- 
nal, fixed, and entering. 

* ^ ^IrCJttiSitiO — Under the sign Aries, and inherits 
%. # its virtue from Jupiter: it is fixed, oriental, and 

# diurnal, masculine, aerial, and entering. 

|£ dPOVtUUa fWiltOr— Under the dominion of the 
^ ^. sign Taurus, and derives its virtue from the Sun : it 
4 ^f is fiery, diurnal, masculine, meridional, moveable, 
and going out. 

This figure is under the dominion of the sign Aries, 
^ *, and takes its virtue from Mars : it is aerial, diur- 

# nal, oriental, masculine, moveable, and going out. 

^ 1i£tfti&« — This is governed by the sign Taurus 
Z, ^ and Jupiter : it is aerial and diurnal, masculine, 

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Raphael's sanctuary. 9 

*^* l&Uft£U$ is attributed to the sign of the twins and 
^ ^. the planet Mars : it is fiery, diurnal, meridional, 
# %. masculine, moveable, and going out. 



* * &I6U0 is under the dominion of the sign of the 
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* ISopultW is governed by the >ign Leo, and the 
^ Moon : it is watery, nocturnal, feminine, western, 
X and common. 



"* ^ (ffOttjtUtCttO is principally under the sign of the 
# Virgin, and governed by the planet Mercury : it is 
# ' # aerial, diurnal, masculine, oriental, incorporated, 
and common. 

** CTaptlt U&V&tO\\i$ is also under the sign of the 
^ Virgin, and partakes of the government of Jupiter 
#. and Venus : it is terrestrial, nocturnal, feminine, 

occidental, fixed, and entering into. 

*^ Hmt00iO is attributed to the Balance, and is 
^ v under the government of Venus : it is fiery, move- 
$f # able, masculine, meridional, and going out. 



^ #. lUU£ll&* — This figure is under the government of 
^ ' the Balance, and takes its virtue from the planet 
X Venus : it is fiery, nocturnal, feminine, and western, 

fixed and entering into. 

#. * Ctigtitlfc — principally depending on the sign 
X -K Scorpio, and the planet Saturn. 

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10 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

* ffautta" 23nUOm0 is governed by Sagittary, 
^ and takes its force from Mars and Jupiter : it is 

# # fiery, diurnal, masculine, meridional, moveable, and 
going out. 

11 tt llOPttlUd. — The sign Capricorn governs this fi- 

# %. gure, and it is under the influence of the Moon : it 
$£ 4 is watery, western, nocturnal, feminine, and double 
bodies. 



x. '* x. ^*^Wf £i\ — The watery constellation, Pisces, go- 
£ •» verns it, and Saturn claims dominion : it is terres- 
% trial, occidental, feminine, nocturnal, and double 
bodied. 



These are the natural and distinct properties of the Six- 
teen figures of GEOMANCY, according to their distribu- 
tions to the Signs and Planets. Before any judgment can 
be given on a Geomantic figure, great attention should be 
paid, that it be radical and fit to be judged, which is done 
as follows : — 

HOW TO JUDGE IF THE FIGURE OF GEOMANCY 

BE RADICAL. 

After having erected the figure of Geomancy, attention 
must be paid to the figures occupying the first, fourth, se- 
venth, and TENTH HOUSES, and if one of those figure? 
is governed by the planet ruling the hour in which the 
figure is cast, then it is radical, and true answers to any 
question proposed may be deduced therefrom ; if there is 
no figure governed by the planet which rules the hours 
occupying one of those houses, then a true result cannot 
be had to any question, and another figure must be cast, 
until a figure is obtained which is radical according to the 
preceding rule. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 11 

THE METHOD OF OBTAINING THE 

Is extremely simple. The number of hours elapsing be- 
tween sunrise and sunset must be multiplied by 60, and 
the product divided by 12; the number of times that 
twelve is contained, or the quotient of this division, will 
show the number of minutes constituting the planetary 
hour by day ; for those of the night, it is necessary to 
apply the same rule to the number of hours elapsing be- 
tween sunset and sunrise. 

The following table will be found useful in determining 
the order of the planetary hours : — 



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Observing, that the first hour of Sunday commences 
under the dominion of the Sun, the second under that of 
Venus, the third Mercury, and so on, according to the 
order in the table. 

The first hour of Monday under the Moon. 
The first hour of Tuesday under Mars. 
The first hour of Wednesday under Mercury. 
The first hour of Thursday under JuriTER. 
The first hour of Friday under Venus. 
The first hour of Saturday under Saturn. 

To those of our readers who may not wish to cast the 
figure of Geomancy, we propose the following simple and 
easy method of obtaining an answer to any of the following 
14'; Questions : — 

Let each figure on the cards accompanying this w r ork be 



12 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

cut out and made into a pack ; then let the party, after they 
have chosen the particular question they wish answered, 
draw one card from the pack, without looking at it or 
choosing it ; then observe what the number of the question 
is ; and under the circle, corresponding to the house in 
which the question is, and opposite to the number of the 
question, in the circle occupied by the figure drawn from 
the pack, the answer will be found. 



3|octrg* 



SPANISH EVENING HYMN. 

Ave ! now let prayer and music 
Meet in love on shore and sea ! 

Now, sweet Mother ! may the weary 
Turn from this cold world to thee. 

From the dark and restless waters 

Hear the sailor's hymn arise ! 
From his watch-fire, 'midst the mountains, 

Lo ! to thee the shepherd cries. 

Yet, where thus full hearts find voices, 
If o'erburden'd souls there be, 

Dark and silent in their anguish, — 
Aid those captives— set them free ! 

Touch them, every fount unsealing, 
Where the frozen tears lie deep ; 

Thou, the Mother of all sorrows, 
Aid, oh ! aid to pray and weep ! 



THE QUESTIONS 

THAT MAY BE PROPOSED AND ANSWERED 

BY THE 

FIGURE OCCUPYING THE FIRST HOUSE. 

QUESTIONS. 

1. What is the month in which any party was 

born? 

2. What is the description, form, and figure of 

the person inquired after ? 

3. What is the disposition ? 

4. To what diseases are they liable ? 

5. What disposition is the person, and what is 

the present tenor of his thoughts ? 

6. What is the direction of his abode or dwell- 

ing? 

7. What does the beginning of my present ad- 

venture prognosticate ? 

8. Will the life be long? 

9. In what month will death take place? 

10. Is the person at home at present, and shall 

I meet them ? 

11. Is the person inquired after dead or alive ? 

12. How does the ship fare at sea ? 



14 Raphael's sanctuary. 

QUESTIONS 

OF THE 

SECOND HOUSE, 

Concerning all manner of 

— ^sgfy wi « - 

QUESTIONS. 

1. Shall I gafn riches by bodily labour, trade, 

profession, or inheritance ? 

2. May I expect emolument and gain from my 

present enterprise? 

3. Which of the two persons engaged in play 

shall win ? 

4. Are the charges made, honest or exorbitant ? 

5. Can I leave my goods in the care of the per- 

son in question? 

6. Will the person endeavour to promote my 

pecuniary interest ? 

7. What is my fate, with regard to fortune ? 

8. Will the offers or promises be eventually to 

my advantage ? 

9. Will the messenger I have sent be successful, 

and return with good news ? 

10. Will the property lost be restored ? 

11. Will the appointment or situation be lucra- 

tive to me ? 

12. Shall 1 gain by the profession or business I 

am about to engage in? 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 15 

QUESTIONS 

OF THE 

THIRD HOUSE, 

Appertaining to 

^MatitosMtfeigPoure, ants gfyavt $ ottvitfga. 

QUESTIONS. 

1. Are ray brothers and sisters well inclined 

towards me? 

2. Shall I have help or gain from my relatives? 

3. Are my neighbours well disposed towards 

me or not? 

4. Will the absent student succeed in his 

studies ? 

5. Will the message or letter I have sent have 

the result I wish ? 

6. Is it right for me to go to the place I have in 

contemplation ? 

7. What character of persons shall I meet with 

at my journey's end ? 

8. Will the journey itself be profitable and 

agreeable, or not ? 
0. Is there any change liable to me at the pre- 
sent time? 

10. Will any accident befal me during the 

journey ? 

11. How fare my absent relatives? 

12. Will my present misfortunes turn to any 

good in the end? 



16 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

QUESTIONS 

OF THE 

FOURTH HOUSE, 

Concerning all manner of 

Satttris, $oti0r0 9 ©states;, the ^Father, tht 
JPatrtmonjf, also the Ancestor* ; the state 
of ®obm0 antr Ctttes, 



QUESTIO NS. 

1. Were my ancestors of noble blood ? 

2. Shall I have gain or inheritance from my 

father? 

3. How fares my father at this present time ? 

4. Ought I to purchase the land or estate? 

5. Shall I do well to enter into the house or 

estate I have in contemplation ? 

6. Will the land be fruitful or not? What is 

the nature of the earth — is it profitable? 

7. Will the town, city, or castle be taken? 

8. Is there any treasure hid in the place sus- 

pected ? 

9. Will my kindred become rich ? 

10. What profit will the mine yield if I engage in 

it — will it succeed ? 

11. If 1 go to a certain city or town, shall I 

succeed ? 

12. Will the fruits of the earth be plentiful on 

my land this season? 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 17 

QUESTIONS 



OF THE 



FIFTH HOUSE, 

Relating to all kinds of 

Speculation, Vlw$nve f iSanauet**, Wavtitt, 
OamtiUng, eHjil&ren, &t. 

QUESTIONS. 

1. What will be the general fortune of my son 

or daughter? 

2. Will my children be virtuous and honour- 

able ? 

3. Will the child be a girl or a boy ? 

4. Will the illness of the mother be dangerous 

or not? 

5. Am I to enter into the speculation I have in 

view ? 

6. Which will be the gaining colour at cards ? 

7. Shall I win in the game or at the race-course? 

8. What letter will be prominent in the horse's 

name that wins ? 

9. Is the play foul or fair? 

10. Is it advisable for me to go to the party to 

which I am invited ? 

11. Shall I have much pleasure during my visit ? 

12. Of what nature will be my present amour ? 



18 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

QUESTIONS 

OF THE 

SIXTH HOUSE, 

Relating to all ?natte? % s of 

e*ttu. 

QUE STIO NS. 

1. Will the sick person recover or die ? 

2. What is the real nature of the disease ? 

3. Does the medical attendant prescribe pro- 

perly or not; does he understand the 
disease ? 

4. Am I liable to any illness, and from what 

cause ? 

5. Shall I succeed in curing the sick person ? 

G. Are the medicines I use fitting to combat the 
disease, and will they tend to restore 
health ? 

7. Is it right to change the medical attendant? 

8. Shall I succeed in my speculations, with 

small cattle and animals; sheep, goats, 
dogs, and poultry ? 

9. Is my servant trustworthy 5 faithful, and 

honest ? 

10. Am I in danger of loss or injury by servants ? 

11. "Will the small animals or animal recover 

from the distemper or malady ? 

12. Shall I do well to take the servant who now 

offers into my employ ? 



Raphael's sanctuary. 19 

QUESTIONS 

OF THE 

SEVENTH HOUSE, 

Concerning 

JWarrtage, Courtgfup, Hatosffutt*, open 
@nemt>0, anir Opponents* 

QUE S TI O NS. 

1. Shall I be happy in marriage ? 

2. Shall I be prosperous in the state of wedlock ? 

3. Will my wife or husband be a person of 

good family, and possessing property ? 

4. Shall I marry the person I wish? 

5. Will my wife or husband be of any trade or 

profession ; will they be titled people or 
commoners? 

6. Will my wife or husband be faithful ? 

7* Does the party I have fixed my mind on 
love me, or will they love me by my per- 
severing ? 

8. What is the description of person I shall 

marry ? 

9. Shall I gain the controversy or law-suit? 

10. Will my open enemies prevail against me? 

11. Shall I gain the battle, or shall I prevail 

against opponents ? 

12. Is the lawyer I employ devoted to my cause ; 

does he use me justly and honestly? 



20 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY 

QUESTIONS 



OF THE 



EIGHTH HOUSE, 

Treating principally of 

2B**&0, $29iU#, %i\\$> ^*St0, Utqatit*, 
Btat$$ f ftiotttw platrtr out, **♦ 



QUESTIONS. 

1. Shall I gain by the will or legacy of any 

person ? 

2. Will the bill I am now engaged in be ho- 

noured ? 

3. Shall I recover the monies due to me ? 

4. Am I to succeed in borrowing the money? 

5. What nature of death will be mine? 

6. Am I doing right to place my money in the 

hands of the parties I now intend ? 

7. Will the person 1 allude to remember me in 

the will ? 

8. Are the parties I am inquiring after persons 

of property or not? 

9. Who is the secret counsellor of my enemy ; 

are my wife's friends trustful ? 

10. Should I cause the persons now intended to 

be executors to my will? 

11. Should I do well to risk my capital in the 

hands of parties alluded to ? 

12. Ought I to become a party in the deed, bill, 

or will in contemplation ? 



Raphael's sanctuary. 21 

QUESTIONS 



OF THE 



NINTH HOUSE, 

Regarding 

Hong Uo»age0, &Mt\\t lemons, Bvmm&, 
iSoo*0, anfc &citntt. 

.^^^ 

QUESTIONS. 

1. Will the voyage be prosperous as to gain ? 

2. Is there danger of shipwreck? 

3. Will the voyage be speedy or adverse ? 

4. In what situation is the absent person — in 

weal or in woe, poverty or prosperity 1 

5. Will the absent party return, and when ? 

6. Will the person do well in the Ecclesiastical 

profession r 

7. Will the inquirer gain the benefice or living ? 
8« Will the querist succeed in studying the 

science ? 
9. Are the books of value, and the information 
good ? 

10. What does the dream foretell ? 

11. Shall I succeed in my scientific labour? 

12. Is the absent party dead or alive? 



22 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

QUESTIONS 

OF THE 

TENTH HOUSE, 

Concerning 

Bigntttf, motion**, ©trtut, Urnolun, $ro> 
Union, ttuffinow, ana ®ra&*, 

QUESTI ON S. 

1. Shall I ever attain to any dignity, title, or 

honour ? 

2. Will my general career through life be of a 

rising character ? 

3. Ami in danger of any downfall or discredit ? 

4. Will the trade or profession succeed that I 

intend to follow ? 

5. What occupation ought I to follow, or what 

profession or trade would be best ? 

6. Am I in danger of bankruptcy ? 

7. Shall I have benefit from the lord or great 

personage that I am now soliciting? 

8. Is the mother's health and condition good at 

the present moment ? 

9. Will my father's opponents overcome him ? 

10. Shall I gain the situation I am now in search 

of? 

11. Shall I receive any particular benefit from 

my present employers ? 

12. Will the premises or shop I intend to open 

prove fortunate or unfortunate ? 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 23 

QUESTIONS 

OF THE 

ELEVENTH HOUSE, 

Concerning all matters of 

QUESTI ONS. 

1. Is the person I now consider a friend, faith- 

ful, and can I trust them ? 

2. What description of person would be most 

friendly towards me and beneficial to my 
interests ? 
8. Shall I obtain my present wish? 

4. In what condition is the friend I am now 

inquiring after ? 

5. Will my present hopes and expectations be 

realised ? 

6. Shall I have the relief from my friends that 

I expect ? 

7. Shall I have much profit from my present 

employer or employment? 

8. Will the promises made to me be realised ? 

9. Do I ask right in endeavouring or wishing 

for the completion of the present affairs ? 

10. In what state are the funds of ray employers 

at the present time ? 

11. Shall I see my friends shortly? 

12. What will be the ultimate result of my pre- 

sent hopes and desires ? 



24 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

* 

QUESTIONS 

OF THE 

TWELFTH HOUSE, 

Regarding all affairs of 

Harge <ffattu, ©rtfcate iSnmitfi, smithcraft 
Sororv, ana Prison** 

QUESTIONS. 

1. Will the prisoner have long durance, or will 

he escape, or be set free ? 

2. Am I in clanger of prison or confinement? 

3. Shall 1 succeed in speculating in large 

animals ? 

4. Is the horse good and sound ? 

5. Shall I prevail against my private enemies ? 

6. What description of persons will mostly be 

privately inimical to me? 

7. Am I in any danger of treachery at the pre- 

sent moment? 

8. Is the person I suspect a witch or wizard ? 

9. Has there been any witchery or enchantment 

used against me or my property ? 

10. Have I many private enemies ? 

11. Are there any traitors in the house, or in the 

present company or affair ? 

12. Will my oxen or large cattle thrive ? 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



JFortuna i*lajor< 



CIRCLE THE FIRST, 

Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 

First House. 



1. StetttlHtJ) is the month which claims his nativity, 

and his natal star is powerful. 

2. Rather of a meagre stature, with somewhat of red- 

dishness in the face, complexion light, large eyes. 

3. Fond of talking, proud, ftUtlHtiOtlg, and rather pro- 

digal, but generous, affable, and honourable. 

4. They are not liable to any diseases, as the constitu- 

tion is strong ; excesses only can hurt them. 

5. The present feeling and disposition is good; the 

thoughts appear to be on w r orldly gain. 

6. The abode is westward, near large stone buildings. 

7. That if thy proceedings are conducted with common 

judgment and prudence, thou wilt succeed. 

8. The stamina is good ; the sixtieth year will be passed. 

9. 0O\)tmf}tV or BtttmbtV will be fatal. 

10. You shall meet the person if you delay not. 

11. The person you inquire after is alive. 



12. Right well and gallantly ; she rides the billows like a 
bird, and gambols in the briny foam, 
c 



26 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

dFortuna Minor. 

CIRCLE THE FIRST. 

1 . The celestial Bull presides here, and indicates $tptrU, 

2. J¥tOt*£rate StatUtf , large or long nose, whitish 

face, black or mingled coloured eyes, large fore- 
head, and little beard. 

3. Rather bold and proud, presumptuous, but generous ; 

faithful to employers and rulers. 

4. The party is subject to severe accidents, or diseases 

of an inflammatory nature, especially in the throat. 

5. S£f)£ tlt$P0$iti0tt is moderately good ; the thoughts 

are rather ambitious, seeking for rise, place, or 
employment. 

6. £&0Utf)to&1?d + near stables or receptacles for cattle. 

7. Moderate success, unless it be for controversy, war, 

or disputes, then it is very successful. 

8. The omens are evil for thy fittietf) l?*at, but if 

thou pay est attention to thy health, thy life shall 
be long. 

9. Why shouldst thou ask this question ? — If thou wilt 
know it, ghlgl|0t 

10. The party is now at f)0Ht£, but very much inclined 

to go out ; you may flOt see them. 

1 1 . The person 10 altfttf, in good health, and succeeding 

moderately well. 

12. The ship sails gallantly, leaving the white foam of 

the spray like a furrow behind her. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 27 

THE ORACLE 



OF 



Arqttttftto* 



CIRCLE THE FIRST. 



1. The Celestial sign Aries presides, and denotes the 

month of jfttarcf). 

2» dF&it $t&t\iVt) moderate-sized face, small eyes, 
mouth, and ears, the colour rather reddish, and the 
neck long, with great abundance of hair. 

3. He is somewhat grave, avaricious, fond of show and 

fine clothes, with much i)ttltfiti&l U)l0&Ottt« 

4. 3TJ)i0 |}£r$Ott is subject to bruises or wounds on the 

head, to hair-breadth escapes, danger of drowning, 
and fevers. 

5. The thoughts are upon some means of increasing his 

£tCf)e0 and of bettering his £0tat£* 

6. W§Z BtotfUllt jj is somewhat eastward, in a public or 

open place. 

7. Cf)i0 geOmaittU Omtn is not good for the sale 

of any goods ; in all other matters it promises gain. 

8. ®f)£ #0£0 of twelve years, fifty-rive, and seventy- 

nine, appear critical. 

9. The dart of JBt &t!) descends in the month of 5$£JJ^ 

ttmber. 

10. The person you seek after will be at tjOtlttf , 

11. Alive, well, prosperous, and 0UC££00fUl* 

12. The ship is perfectly safe, but has met with, and 

is still liable to meet w r ith several delays. 



2? RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY, 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

QLmiftttio* 



CIRCLE THE FIRST. 



1. The Astral signs denote the month of £>£ptfttlf)£ t\ 



2. IftiU&iJltltg 0tatUtX, and not robust, the neck 
strong, the hair thick, and rather inclined to be 
reddish, large face and broad shoulders. 



3. It were well not to trust him too much — J)f> |# 
amfiitlOU0 and baill— rather given to falsehood 
and coleric. 



4. He will have a wound or scar on the fOVtf)Ct(Slp will 

be in danger of losing an eye. 

5. His thoughts are pondering on the means of practising 

a tl£f tit 

6. &0Utt)ti3<l?tl you shall find him, but one place holds 

him not long. 

7. An ill f)£gilt!UUg and i$0U£ to thine enterprise, 

with loss and trouble. 

8. The fortlj-fiftft year will be perilous, and the 

eighty -fifth fatal. 

9. Let the month of e&£pt£tUt)££ be borne in mind; 

illness, accidents, or death, will arrive at that time. 

10. it is hardly possible that you should meet the person. 

11. The absent person is not dead, but in trouble. 

12. There is no actual tl&H0££for the ship, but the crew 

and captain fare strangely. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 29 

THE ORACLE 

OF 
3L»tttUU 



CIRCLE THE FIRST. 



1. ^8pt*ii is the month in which the party you inquire 

after was born. 

2. Good stature, large expanded chest, round face, 

large dark eyes, full forehead, and long nose. 

3. The disposition is good, praiseworthy in his manners, 

grave, faithful, honourable, and clever. 

4. This person is always in danger from furious animals 

or mad dogs. 

5. His present thoughts are honourable, and joy is in 

his heart. 

6. The dwelling is in some fair aspected place towards 

the east. 

7. If thy request regards controversy, law, or disputes, 

thou wilt have no success, otherwise good fortune 
shall be thine. 

8. The critical years are twelve, fifty-five, and seventy- 

nine. 

9. The sign of the ©Oilt shall be fatal ; it presides over 

December. 

10. Even now he is at home, and thou may est meet 

them. 

11. The person is alive, well, and doing well; thou 

mayest shortly hear from or see them. 

12. Fear not for the vessel or crew ; her voyage will be 

delayed a little, but profit will attend it. 



30 



Raphael's sanctuart, 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



Vrtetttia* 



CIRCLE THE FIRST. 



1. The long-fanged Scorpion presides; the nativity is 

claimed by &£|3ttfntt)rr. 

2. The significations denote a tallisli body of a dark 

colour, mingled with a sorrowful red, long teeth, 
stubborn or elevated hair, and large feet. 

3. Malicious, incredulous, and melancholy, without faith 

or law, also given to impiety. 

4. They are in danger of a mortal wound in the leg. 

5. Trust not to them ; avoid a malicious and deceitful 

person as thou wouldst a rattlesnake. 

6. Why should you wish to seek them ? But if thou 

wilt, go westward in thy course. 

7. Try it not, if thou wishest to avoid much terrors and 

misfortune. 

8. Thy worldly career will be stopped at thirty -seven, 

forty-seven, or fifty- seven. 

9. At the spring of the year remember that the new 

flowers and buds will produce thy funeral garland. 

10. There is a possibility of your meeting the person, 

but disappointment will attend the interview. 

11. The party is alive, but surrounded with troubles and 

unhappiness. 

12. Most sorrowfully; albeit, there is not fear of a 

wreck, but of disasters and privations. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 31 

THE ORACLE 



OF 



Caput firatottitf. 



CIRCLE THE FIRST. 



1 . At the birth the Sun entered the sign of the "fJitgltf, 

which denotes the month of 2tU9tt#t» 

2. Height good, rather a long face with handsome 

eyes, long nose, large teeth, and thick hair. 

3. Of praiseworthy manners, being honest, chaste, and 

peaceable; of a pleasant, hilarious temper. 

4. They are menaced with hurts or disorders in the 

right side, also in the stomach and head. 

5. His thoughts are praiseworthy and honest, and partly 

of his wife, or else of his lady-love. 

6. Westward is the dwelling. 

7 . Thou shalt have a moderate success at first, which, 

after a time, will end in good fortune. 

8. If it be of a child thou askest, be careful about the 

third, sixth, and ninth years ; otherwise, thirty 
or sixty, if temperance be observed. 

9. The life lias been weighed in the scales, and <§£})^ 

t£fltt)£V proves fatal. 

10. You have already delayed too much, but haste and 

you shall meet them. 

11. There is no fear of death; the party is engaged in 

some dispute, but fares well. 

12. Fear not for the gallant bark ; she trims her sails and 

moves swiftly towards the destined port. 



32 Raphael's sanctuary. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

©antra Braccnte. 

CIRCLE THE FIRST. 

1 . The Centaur presides, and denotes the gloomy month 

of Nobemfcer. 

2. Long face and nose, with rather a reddish colour, 

moderate stature, large mouth, with the teeth 
projecting outward, the jaw-hones extended. 

3. Quarrelsome, bold, proud and deceitful, prodigal, 

wicked, and subject to vices. 

4. Much affliction in the thighs from accidents or dis- 

orders.* 

5. Place no confidence in them, as thou values t thy 

peace, they are treacherous. 

6. Southward shalt thou find them. 

7. That thou shalt reap no profit, much anxiety, quar- 

relling and loss of friends. 

8. Beware of the third, fifth, fiftieth, and thirtieth 

years. 

9. The fatal month according to the geomantic art will 

be H|ml, 

10. It is of no use to take the journey, you will be 

denied, or the party is cut. 

11, There are great fears either of death or of exceeding 

illness and trouble. 



12. Dangerously, and it is with difficulty that they will 
escape a wreck. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 33 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

9lltm£« 

CIRCLE THE FIRST. 

.1 . If thou hast not the time of birth already, search in 
the month of SpUig, and thou shalt find it. 

2. The person is formed nearly as follows : — moderate 

height, large head, round face, small eyes, and 
frequently a moisture on the forehead. 

3. The disposition is peaceable, charitable, mild, faith- 

ful, and wise, liable to make many friends ; saving, 
but still preserving little ; rather presumptuous, 
but commanding respect. 



4. To disorders or accidents in the eyes. 

5. The disposition is remarkably good ; the thoughts are 

iinon the asker. 



6. The place of abode, for the present, is westward. 

7. If it be law, you shall win ; in any other adventure 

it; is good, especially for dealing in white things. 

8. The most dangerous periods will be the sixty-eighth 

or thirtieth year. 

9. Thou shalt finish the old year, but the commence- 

ment of a new one will be fatal. 

10. The persons are now at home, and you can hardly 

fail of meeting them. 

11. The parties inquired after are alive, but suffering 

under some nervous complaint. 

12. If it be a merchant-ship, it fares well; but if a man- 

of-war, the sign betokens danger. 
c 2 



34 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE FIRST. 

1 . The Twins ruled at his nativity, and denote the month 

of !$*&!>♦ 

2. Expect to see a proud and martial-looking face, the 

countenance cruel and severe. 



3. The disposition is crafty and deceitful, cruel, ava- 

ricious, proud, fond of litigation and quarrelling. 

4. They are exceedingly liable to accidents or wounds in 

the head and face. 

5. The <§ ilttCttt&Tj) warns thee of any proceedings with 

that party ; the disposition cannot be trusted. 

6. Southward is the abode, at present, but not for long 

continuance. 

7. Cast away the figure thou hast draw r n, it betokeneth 

complete ruin. 

8. Should the age exceed forty years, then will the life 

extend to sixty ; if a child, the fifteenth is fatal. 

9. It is decreed that April or November shall be fatal. 
10. The person you inquire after is not at home. 



11. The symbol thou hast drawn is fatal; fever or acci- 

dent has cut the thread of life. 

12. Woe to the gallant vessel ; already do her panting 

sides murmur forth her funeral dirge ; fire, discord, 
and famine are raging ; the waters close over her. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 35 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE FIRST. 

1. Those you inquire after entered this sublunary vale 
of sorrow in the month of March. 



2. The person is of the middle stature, fleshy, but not 

robust, with long neck and beautiful eyes, light 
hair, the head round and large, face handsome. 

3. The manners will be pleasant and praiseworthy, ra- 

ther officious, peaceable, but crafty. 

4. There is liability of inflammatory disorders, and acci- 

dents from beasts. 

5. The present thoughts are upon gratifying the desires ; 

the disposition, although pleasant, may deceive 
you. 

6. Westward shalt thou find them. 

7. If thy adventure concerneth any thing, except con- 

troversy, war, or litigation, thou shall have plea- 
sant success and profit. 

8. The age of forty-five or eighty-two will be the term, 

of the existence. 



9, Unless every caution be taken, the fates will cut the 
thread of life in the month of g^ptftUfcf t. 

10. Haste thee, and thou shalt find them. 

11. Alive, well, and merry-making. 

12. Right prosperously ; Venus protects the bark; plea- 

sant voyage and good return. 



36 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE FIRST. 



1. The horoscope points to the month of flpt'tl* 

2. The stature is small and of good proportions, the 

neck is short, complexion rather ruddy, long face, 
small mouth, with fine eyes and eyehrows. 

3. The disposition is singular; they are clever and in- 

genious, but malicious and opinionated. 

4. Great liability to accidents and inflammatory illness, 

also to some scar, blemish, or sore in the lip. 



5. The disposition may be trusted to a certain degree ; 
the thoughts are upon some new enterprise. 



6. Eastward from the place the inquirer is now in. 

7. Thy success shall be bat indifferent in all matters, 

except it be for law or opposition. 

8. The shaft of death will strike in the fortieth or six- 

tieth year. 



9. As the year declines, so shall the life begin to ebb 
and flow. The tide ceases in ©tt Ofif ?♦ 

10. The person is at home, but you may be disappointed 

in seeing them. 

11. The parties are certainly alive, but labouring under 

some difficulty or illness. 

12. There is no danger to the ship, but still matters are 

not all right on board : if it be a war- ship, it will 
do well. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 37 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

ma. 

CIRCLE THE FIRST. 



1. The omen thou hast drawn indicates July. 

2. The stature is good, rather square built ; the body is 

lean, the face rather long and severe. 

3. Rather slow in action, choleric, wayward and eccen- 

tric, inconstant, fond of pleasure and travelling, 
credulous and timid, having more good than evil 
in the disposition. 

4. The diseases and accidents liable to befal, will affect 

the breast and lungs. 



5. Excessively changeable, flitting from one thing to 

another, like the butterfly from flower to flower. 

6. Search to the westward near some high road. 

7. The symbol is extremely indifferent; it shows change 

in thy pursuits, and little profit. 

8. There are three dangerous periods ; the twenty-fifth, 

thirty-sixth, and seventy-sixth years. 

9. The Sanctuary cautions thee of September. 

10. The parties are now abroad, they will return and go 

out again before you can meet them. 

1 1 . They ar<! alive and travelling, but in difficult circum- 

stances. 

12. There is no heed of fear for the ship, she is doing 

well and fares well, but the voyage will be delayed. 



38 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

iPopulu*, 



CIRCLE THE FIRST. 



1. The active Goat presides, and indicates December. 

2. The person is of a good height, with a benignant 

expression of countenance ; the face round, and 
marked with moles or pitted. 

3. Thou wilt find them liberal, obedient, fortunate, 

active, and fond of pleasures, but deceitful. 

4. Principally subject to accident and illness in the head 

and face, and in danger of losing the eyesight. 

5. The disposition good and liberal; the thoughts are 

upon some affairs of meetings or multitudes. 

6. The abode is westward, near the water, and in a 

populous place. 

7. Thou shalt succeed, especially if it be in public 

affairs or business. 

8. If twenty-five be passed, the life may continue until 

seventy-six years of age. 

9. Thou shalt see the May-flowers bud forth, but be- 

ware of June. 

10. The person is at home, but so much engaged, that 

it is probable you may not see them. 

1 1. The person is in much trouble, but alive and well. 

12. Moderately well ; the voyage w r ill be safe, but the 

undertaking unprosperous. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 39 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

(Savttv. 

CIRCLE THE FIRST. 



1. If thou hast no knowledge of the time, the sign 

thou hast drawn indicates February. 

2. The stature is small, the head large, flesh soft, round 

face, thick teeth, dark or sunburnt complexion. 

3. Of no enviable sort; indeed, cruel, violent, and 

repining ; liable to enter into deeds of crime, in- 
credulous, opinionated, and avaricious. 

4. Are threatened with a severe wound in the heel. 



5. Trust not the flattering and deceitful; the thoughts 

are in evil w r ays. 

6. Westward, near some low damp miry place. 

7 . That thou shalt have loss and difficulties, and perhaps 

may be led to a prison. 

8. The thirtieth, forty-seventh, and fiftieth years are 

dangerous. 

9. Remember the month of April. 

10. The person is at home, and in trouble. 

11. Alive, but in extreme difficulties, perchance in 

prison. 

12. Many stoppages, staying, and dangers are told of ; 

nor will the vessel arrive at its destination without 
accident. 



40 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

ifonjunctio. 

CIRCLE THE FIRST. 

1. The sign Conjunctio indicates the latter end of 

February, or the beginning of March. 

2. The figure tall and elegant, the body well -formed, 

long face, and rather pale complexion. 

3. The person is elegant, fond of reading and study ; 

has the faculty of making friends, being honest, 
peaceable, wise, and careful of reputation. 



They are principally in danger of accidents and poison 
from small animals, especially mad dogs. 



Have no fear of the disposition, it is good and trust- 
worthy ; the thoughts are upon aggrandisement. 



6. Search the hisrh grounds to the east. 



l »^ & 



If industry spurs thee on, gain and success will be 
derived from thy adventure. 



8. If you inquire after an infant, the eighth }^ear will 

be dangerous ; if an adult, the sixtieth year. 

9. The person for whom the question is asked will find 

the month of October fatal. 



10. You had better stay your journey; those you seek 

are not in their homes. 

11. The person is at present in some multitude or large 

assembly, but in indifferent circumstances. 

12. The ship is in no danger; fear not for her. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARV. 41 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

dFortuna fttajor* 

CIRCLE THE SECOND, 

Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
Second House. 

1 . The principal profit of thy life will arise from mer- 

chandise, buying, dealing, and selling. 

2. There is no doubt that by common prudence thine 

enterprise will succeed beyond thine expectations. 

3. Remark the one who is tallest and leanest; he will 

be the winner. 

4. The charges are just and hunest, except you have 

been dealing in black and melancholy things. 

5. There is loyalty and good faith in the person. 

6. Of that there is little doubt, and if you act prudently, 

he will succeed. 

7. That thy riches shall extend beyond thy expectations. 

8. There is somewhat of exaggeration and bombast in 

the offers ; they will be advantageous. 

9. The messenger is faithful, and will return with glad 

tidings, especially if it be concerning property. 

10. There is every probability of restoration of the goods. 

11. If thou canst gain the appointment, it will be de- 

cidedly profitable. 

12. Thou shalt gain by the enterprise, if it be not regard- 

ing melancholy or black things. 



RAPHAELS SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE SECOND, 



1 . The figure thou hast drawn indicates that thou mayest 

gain by traffic in pearls, jewels, and building. 

2. The enterprise is not one of the best ; nevertheless. 

thou mayest gain by great perseverance. 

3. The one that has the largest nose shall win. 

4. There is some degree of disloyalty about the dealing ; 

but still the articles are nearly fair priced. 

5. The Sanctuary tells thee that the person's present 

thoughts are good, but that they are easily turned. 

6. He will, because it will be serving himself. 

7. The celestial aspects regarding thy fortune are fa- 

vourable, but lose no opportunity. 

8. The promises will be fulfilled, but not advantageously. 

9. If the messenger is trustworthy, you may expect suc- 

cess from the errand. 

10. Thou mayest by great perseverance regain thy pro- 

perty if lost, but if stolen, it will be difficult. 

11. It will be lucrative, and greatly promotive of gain. 

12. Fear not, gain shall be thine ; thou wouldst make a 

fortune if the business regarded war or war ac- 
coutrements, and things manufactured by fire. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 43 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

23caftt#itiO. 

CIRCLE THE SECOND. 

J . The sign Acquisitio principally points out gain and 
increase of substance by mercantile dealings. 

2. Your present enterprise will certainly be one of pro- 

fit and emolument. 

3. The one who has the smallest eyes will win. 

4. The charges made are not at all too much for the 

intrinsic value of the goods. 

5. Certainly you may ; they will be kept carefully and 

securely. 

6. The person will not endeavour to promote it, but 

w r ill succeed in doing so. 

7. Thy fate is to have riches, and to bask in the sun- 

shine of fortune and plenty. 

8. The Sanctuary advises thee to cultivate tne good 

will of the person who promises. 

9. The messenger is faithful, and will return w T ith news 

which will gladden thee. 

10. You will receive your property again, but it will be 

after much pains and difficulty. 

11. Make every endeavour to be certain of it, as it will 

be greatly to your interest if you can gain it. 

12. Lose no time in commencing; most likely this step 

will be the foundation of thy fortune. 



44 Raphael's sanctuary. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE SECOND. 

1. Labour, both of mind and body, are allotted unto 

thee, and little gain. 

2. If you like to run the risk of losing all you embark 

in the affair, you may enter into it. 

3. Observe the hair, and the person who has that most 

inclining to the red, gains. 

4. Dishonest and exorbitant; the articles are not worth 

the value. 

5. By no means ; you stand a great risk of having them 

damaged or embezzled. 

6. Trust not to their endeavours ; nothing but disap- 

pointment will result from them. 

7. If thou hast a fortune now, thou wilt lose it; if 

thou hast not, never expect to gain one. 

8. Promises, like soap-bubbles, large and bulky, decked 

with the gaudy colours of the rainbow, which 
require but a breath, a touch, they explode, and 
produce — nothing. 

9. If thy message is on any love affair, then there will 

be success. 

10. Never, or, if it is, the expenses incurred in procuring 

it will be more than its value. 

11. No. 

1 2. The Sanctuary bids thee be cautious of entering into it. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 45 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

fLartttfo 

CIRCLE THE SECOND. 



1. The voice of the Sanctuary tells thee that riches shall 

not be thine, strive thou ever so much. 

2. If you are wise you will not attempt the enterprise ; 

loss and ruin shall attend it. 

3. The one who has the largest feet, gains. 

4. Stop thy orders or purchases ; the prices charged are 

far above the value of the goods. 

5. No, you cannot ; if they are left they will be destroyed, 

lost, or detained. 



6. As far as there is benefit to himself, he will endea- 

vour ; but do not fancy that there is much disin- 
terestedness about the matter. 

7. Disappointment, care, and troubles, in endeavouring 

to attain that which thou canst not gain. 

8. No. There will be much to induce thee to believe 

them, but they will not be punctually fulfilled. 

9. The messenger will return with unsatisfactory news. 

10. Do not expect it ; whatever may be the amount lost. 

11. It is an affair which you should not enter into, as no 

decided benefit can be expected from it. 

12. You stand a chance of gaining poverty and discredit 

by engaging in what you ask about. 



46 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 

OP 

Cri#ttttau 



CIRCLE THE SECOND. 

1 . There are great signs that you will become rich by 

inheritance, or if not, by lands and estates. 

2. Gain will certainly attend it, but it will cause much 

labour. 

3. The shortest of the two stands the best chance. 

4. The charges are not exorbitant, but still there is 

sufficient paid for them. 

5. Yes, you may ; and there will be no occasion for 

distrust. 

6. The person will endeavour to be of benefit to you ; 

there is much candour and honesty in him. 

7. Thy fortune will be fair and prosperous; thou wilt 

gain by lands and estates. 

8. Moderately so ; but do not place too great a reliance 

on them. 

9. The messenger is somewhat of a knave, but still the 

news brought will be pleasant. 

10. The property lost, after some elapse of time, will be 

recovered. 

11. It will ; but it will be fatiguing and arduous. 

12. Yes. The business or profession will, without doubt, 

be successful, if you keep to^ it with proper per- 
severance. 



kaphael's sanctuary. 47 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Caput Bracoute. 

CIRCLE THE SECOND. 



Thou shalt have the blessings of wealth to a great 
extent, both by inheritance and profession. 



2. Decidedly so, let it be of what nature it will. 

3. He who has the largest and darkest eyes will win. 

4. The seller of the things know their value, but the 

price is not too much for them. 

5. There is no infidelity to be suspected on the part of 

the person you intend to trust with your goods. 

6. Your interest will be promoted by the parties you 

inquire after. 

7 . As long as thou keepest industrious, and takest per- 

severance for thy model, there is no fear of for- 



tune favouring thee. 



8. There may be some slight delay before the promises 

are fulfilled ; but eventually they will be good. 

9. The messenger you have sent will be quick in the 

return ; the result will be successful. 

10. There is no doubt that the property will be restored, 

and it may only have been taken in fun or jest. 

11. Endeavour to gain the situation; if you do gain it, 

you will find it lucrative. 

1 2. Fortune smiles on thee ; the affairs you are about to 

engage in cannot fail of producing much profit. 



48 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE SECOND. 

1. There is but little chance that thou shalt gain riches 

by any proceedings you may adopt; as for in- 
heritance, it will never be of benefit to thee. 

2. If you are prudent, the Sanctuary advises thee to 

abandon them ; no gain can be expected. 

3. They are pretty nearly of a match, and not over 

punctilious; observe the one whose teeth projects, 

4. Most exorbitant ; there is both cheating and roguery 

in the dealings. 

5. Not if you ever wish to have them restored to you. 

6. As far as he can serve himself, and then you may be 

led into a snare that you do not dream of. 

7. To lose all you are possessed of, to run after Fortune* 

and always be a league behind her. 



8. Certainly not ; if you trust to them, the only fruit 

you can expect to reap is disappointment. 

9. There is great danger that he is not either stopped or 

robbed ; at all events, it will be unsuccessful. 

10. Give up all thoughts of ever seeing thy goods again ; 

they are irrevocably lost. 

11. No ; you are advised by the Sanctuary not to enter 

upon it, if you wish to avoid disappointments. 

12. What you are about to engage in is much more likely 

to cause thy ruin than to give success. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 49 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



8IUM0* 



CIRCLE THE SECOND. 



1. The means are professional, and perchance some 

gain by inheritance. 

2. There is decidedly emolument to be reaped from your 

enterprise. 

3. The one whose forehead appears the moistest and 

whose eyes are the least, will win. 

4. The charges are honest ; the goods worth their value. 

5. Certainly you may, as you may rely on being honestly 

dealt by. 

6. Your interest will be promoted from friendly and 

disinterested motives. 

7. There is no doubt but you will be possessed of for- 

tune, and have every sufficiency for your wants. 

8. Yes ; you have every prospect of advantage from the 

promises, and eventually very good results. 

9. The message itself will be successful, but the mes- 

senger is likely to be retarded on the road. 

10. Doubtless, you will find the lost property, or if lost 

by others, the value will be restored. 

11. It will be exceedingly good for thy credit, and ad- 

vantageous to thy pecuniary affairs. 

12. You will gain money and credit; you would be emi- 

nently successful if you were to deal in white things. 

D 



50 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE SECOND. 

1 . The figure thou hast drawn is most evil ; it denoteth 

but small gain, and that thine inheritance shall be 
taken from thee. 

2. If it has aught to do with fire, metals, or martial 

affairs, thou may est gain triningly. 

3. The one who has the most ruddy countenance and 

fiercest aspect ; but do thou beware of them. 

4. The goods are not so valuable as they seem ; the 

charges are dishonest. 

5. You had better not trust them with the person, there 

is danger you will never see them again. 

6. You are advised by the Sanctuary to place no reliance 

on that party's endeavours. 

7. To lose all thou hast, either by chicanery or thine 

own misconduct. 

8. They are completely deceptive. 

9. The messenger is not to be trusted ; he is also in 

danger by the way ; will bring unpleasant tidings, 
or deceive you. 



10. The property is totally lost and destroyed. 

11. Jt will neither be happy nor lucrative; continued 

troubles and disagreeables will abound in it. 

12. Sooner than gain, you are likely to lose all. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 5! 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE SECOND. 

1 . You shall gain in all affairs of silver and white things 

by inheritance, and by all things adopted for 
pleasure, as music, &c. 

2. Gain and emolument vou will have, although slowly. 



3. Observe which has the smallest mouth or roundest 
head ; that will be the winner. 



4. You have made no great bargain, still the charges 
are honest. 



5. Without question you may; they will be well taken 
care of. 



6. Yes, and there is little doubt but they will be suc- 

cessful in promoting it. 

7. The figure shows that you will become moderately 

rich, but with much care. 

8. They will ; especially if the promises are made to 

you by a female. 



9, The messenger will be successful and bring good 
news, but they will be detained on the way. 

10. There is every probability of restoration of property. 

11. It will be lucrative, but not to the extent you may at 

present imagine. 

12. You will by length of time and perseverance gain 

greatly. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

CHICLE THE SECOND, 



1 . By profession ; especially if you turn your attention 

to the army, or to surgery. If a lady asks the 
question, it will be by inheritance. 

2. There shall evidently be good gain arise from it. 

3. The shortest person with the reddest face wins. 

4. The articles are worth the value you have given. 

5. There is nothing to fear from their honesty, but there 

is danger of fire to the goods. 

6. Yes, and will succeed in promoting it. 

7. To gain it by the point of the sword or the lancet; 

if it be a lady, her face is her fortune. 

8. There may be some disappointment first, but eventually 

they will be fulfilled to your advantage. 

9. The messenger is expert in his business, and wislies 

to perform the errand well ; the news will be as 
you wish. 

10. The property will be restored, but there will be anger 

about it first. 

11. It will be lucrative, but not peaceable; anger and 

quarrelling will be mingled with the gain. 

1 2. Yes, the returns will answer thy utmost expectations. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 53 

THE ORACLE 

Via. 

CIRCLE THE SECOND. 

1. The emblem Via tells of much trouble, hardship, 

and crosses during life, and small profits for hard 
labour. 

2. The enterprise is of no kind of stability; there is 

too much of chance in it; no solid gain will 
accrue from it. 

3. There is one whose face is long and severe ; he will 

be the gainer. 

4. They are decidedly exorbitant, and the dealer is not 

over punctilious. 

5. It were better not, as they are liable to be moved 

from the place where you leave them. 

6. There is little doubt that they will endeavour to d} 

it; if they do, they will not succeed. 

7. Continually to run after the tempting dame, and 

never to catch her, 

8. The promises are deceitful, and not worthy of notice. 

9. There is no trusting the messenger sent ; the news 

will be little to thy mind. 

10. You will never recover it again. 

11. It will neither be lucrative nor of long lasting. 

12. You had much better postpone your plans; if \ou 

risk capital in this affair, you will lo?e it. 



54 



PxAPHAEL'S sanctuary. 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



|3cpulu0> 



CIRCLE TH K SECOND, 



1. Your best plan would be to engage in the exporta- 

tion and importation of goods; you would gain 
in extensive commercial proceedings. 

2. It is not a good figure for gain ; there is some danger 

of your being played upon by sharpers. 

3. That person who has either warts, moles, or marks 

on the face, stands the best chance. 

4. The payment required is. more than equal to the value 

of the goods. 

hi — — — - 

5. Will the person's character bear the strictest investi- 

gation ? — if it will, the goods are safe. 

6. The benefit you will receive from the party is at all 

events but trifling. 

7. If you associate with men of probity and justice, you 

will attain to a fair fortune. 

8. Place not thy mind upon them, there is little to be 

trusted to ; the party promising is changeable. 

9. The messenger is wary, knavish, and plotting ; the 

news will be unsatisfactory. 

10. You had better make up with the loss ; there is not 

the slightest chance of recovery. 

11. It will not be lucrative, unless it be to travel. 

12. Expense and labour are the fruits of your enterprise. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 55 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



Career. 



CIRCLE THE SECOND 



1 . The figure denotes that you are certain to gain riches, 

but with great labour of body and mind, and some- 
thing from inheritance. 

2. Trifling emolument may be expected, but the enter- 

prise is arduous. 

3. The one who is shortest with the darkest colour wins. 

4. There is some reason to suspect the charges are 

exorbitant. 

5. Yes. vou mav. but not without nroner receint or 

security. 

6. In a trifling manner, and that with many drawbacks. 

7. To gain it by little and little, with much labour, but 

slow and sure. 

8. There will be so long a time before their completion, 

that it is hardly worth your while attending to 
them. 

9. You must not expect over good news; moreover, the 

messenger is idle and slothful. 

10. It will never be restored to thee. 

11. Although you may like it well, there will not be the 

gain attending it that you expect. 

12. Turn your thoughts to some other pursuits ; what 

you inquire about is not beneficial to thee. 



56 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY, 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



erpnjtumio. 



CIRCLE THE SECOND. 



1. If you turn your thoughts to merchandise and traffic, 

fortune will smile on thee. 

2. There are evident signs of emolument arising from 

your present enterprise. 

3. The tallest of the two will win. 

4. The articles are well worth the money required for 

them. 

5. You may leave your goods with every degree of 

safety in the care of that person. 

6. As far as it is in their power, although the benefit 

you will reap will not be very great. 

7. You need not fear of having a sufficiency for all 

moderate and reasonable wants. 

8. It will be a considerable time before you perceive 

any degree of advantage arising from them. 

9. The messenger will arrive quickly, and be the bearer 

cf moderate good news. 

10. The property will be restored ; there will be con- 

siderable trouble regarding the discovery. 

11. It will not be exceedingly lucrative, still it would be 

as well not to despise it. 

12. Gain and emolument there will be, although the re- 

turns will come slow at first. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 57 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

dFortuna ittajar* 



CIRCLE THE THIRD, 

Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 

Third House. 

1. There is ho doubt that much love and good-will is 

borne to thee from thy brethren or sisters. 

2. The sign tells not only of help, but of riches and 

fortune coming from relatives. 

3. Your neighbours are desirous of good towards you. 

4. The scholar will gain both honour and knowledge by 

his attention to his studies. 

5. The result of the message will be according to thy 

wishes. 

6. You cannot do better; you will have either gain or 

pleasure. 

7. Yon will join with persons of a happy, good, and 

pleasant character. 

8. It will be profitable, and more agreeable than many 

you have made. 

9. There are no decided aspects of change for the pre- 

sent. 

10. There is no danger of accident to be feared. 

11. Right well and hearty; although, if there be two or 

more together, there is some little bickering". 

12. Bear up patiently and perseveringly, fortune will 

change in thy favour ere long. 
d 2 



Raphael's sanctuary. 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



dFortuna ftttttor* 



CIRCLE THE THIRD, 



i. They are in reality well inclined towards you, but 
rather impatient, hasty, and choleric. 

2. There will be gain, but not so much as you imagine. 

3. Of the good disposition of your neighbours towards 

you, there is no doubt, but there are signs of 
quarrelling. 

4. Without doubt he will succeed, with both honour to 

himself and teachers. 

5. The result you wish stands a fair chance of being ac- 

complished, but with some anger produced. 

6. You may go to the place in full confidence, as your 

desire will be effected. 

7. Good people enough ; but you will find hastiness and 

impatience sufficient to produce wrangling. 



8. It will be both profitable and agreeable. 



9. 



The emblem that fate has given to thee denotes speedy 
changes. 



10. There is no accident liable to thee than a slight fall, 



i 1. The manner in which they fare is well, although there 
does not seem to be a good understanding between 
them. 



12. You may rely that they will pass over after much 
auger and troupe, and eventually be beneficial. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 59 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE THIRD. 

1 . You may rely on the affection and good inclination 

they bear towards you. 

2. You will have much help and assistance from them 

during their lifetime. 



3. As long as you act towards them as you would wish 

them to act towards you, you will retain their 
kindly feelings. 

4. His advancement will be very great, and in after life 

his knowledge will be a fortune. 

5. The news returned will be of a joyful character. 

6. You will do no harm, as there is every prospect of 

gain or pleasure from it. 



7. Thou shalt meet with persons of amiable dispositions 

and good heart. 

8. The journey will be prosperous, pleasant, beneficial, 

and without accident. 

9. Remember that a rolling stone gathers no moss; 

seek not for changes. 



10. There is not the slightest danger of accident on the 

journey you inquire about. 

11. They are well, happy, and prosperous; fear not for 

them. 

12. Look at thy present misfortunes as a just task which 

you must undergo previous to thy good . 



60 Raphael's sanctuary. 



THE ORACLE 

OF 



CIRCLE THE THIRD. 

1 . Sad is the figure thou hast drawn ; thy sisters and 

brethren would divide thy very garment amongst 
them. 

2. Trust not to help or gain from them, thou art much 

more likely to lose by their acquaintance. 



3. No, they are not; they seek every means and oppor- 

tunity of quarrelling with you. 

4. Although his abilities are good he will not succeed, 

as he gives himself to idle company. 



5. Thou art unfortunate in having drawn this figure ; 

nothing but disappointment can result from it. 

6. If you wish for loss and anxiety to no purpose, you 

may find it by going. 

7. None but people of a quarrelsome character. 

8. It presents no prospects of being either profitable or 

agreeable. 



9. There are manifest changes at hand, but they do not 
appear to be beneficial. 

1 0. There is some danger of accident, principally threaten- 

ing the head. 

11. In great pain, trouble, and tribulation. 



12. They appear to go on from bad to worse, but you 
will eventually extricate yourself from them. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 61 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



UfftttUI. 



CIRCLE THE THIRD, 



1. Thy brethren and sisters bear to thee a well-inclined 
affection. 



2. Delay not in seeking it, as you shall assuredly have 
very great assistance from them. 



3. The very expression of your doubts on the subject is 

an insult to them. 

4. His abilities and talents would certainly cause him to 

make rapid progress if he would but pay attention. 

5. You will derive much pleasure from the news returned. 

6. Yes it is ; success cannot fail of attending your en- 

deavours in that quarter . 

7. Those you meet with will be good and honourable, of 

a pleasant, jovial, merry disposition. 

8. There is not the slightest uncertainty ; it will be both 

profitable and advantageous to thee. 



9. There are no immediate signs of changes for you ; 
the emblem you have drawn is of a fixed nature. 

10. Do not undertake the journey at the present time. 

1 1 . They fare well, and are in the enjoyment of both 

health and prosperity. 

1 2. Let not despair overwhelm thee, although fate may 

press with heavy hands upon thee. 



62 Raphael's sanctuary. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Cr&tittJi* 



CIRCLE THE THIRD. 



J. The oracle of Fate tells thee that they would not 
hesitate to use treacherous means of injuring thee. 

2. You will have nothing but deceptive promises, wiles 
and lures, which would lead you to trouble. 



3. When you go out lock your door after you, as they 
would not only injure your property but your 
character. 



4. The student is much more given to evil practises than 
to the studies which he ought to follow. 



5. No, it will not, the parties you have sent it to will 

pay no heed to it. 

6. Not unless you seek for spoliation of all your wealth 

and utter unsuccess. 

7. Quarrelsome, litigious, unprincipled, and base peo- 

ple, who will injure you. 

8. It cannot be either profitable or agreeable, therefore 

delay pursuing that which will come to no good. 

9. Be content with your present situation, for should 

any change take place, it will be for the worse. 

10. There is excessive danger of accident or imprison- 

ment on the journey. 

1 1. They are either dead or in great distress. 

12. You appear like one-half sunk in a quagmire, with 

only a few moments to elapse before you are com- 
pletely smothered. 



3. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 63 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Caput Srncottto 

CIRCLE THE THIRD. 

1. You are advised to cultivate their friendship, as they 

love you well, and will be of much advantage to 
you. 

2. In this respect you are really fortunate ; you derive 

much benefit from vour kinsfolks and relatives. 



They are friendly to you ; solicit their acquaintance. 



4. He is active and assiduous ; he will succeed in his 

studies ; honour and profit will be his reward. 

5. Certainly it will ; the messenger god, Mercury, seems 

to favour thee at present. 

6. You cannot do better ; if it be for profit, you will suc- 

ceed ; if for pleasure, you will have no defeat. 

7. Pleasant and agreeable companions; fair dealing and 

honest people. 

8. The journey in itself will be profitable, but there will 

be delay before it terminates. 

9. Expect speedy changes for the better. 

10. No accident will befal you, but you must expect to 

be retarded in your journey. 

11. Be easy in mind respecting them ; they are well and 

in prosperity. 

12. Yes, they will speedily pass over ; the sunshine of 

good fortune will soon gladden thy heart. 



64 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CTatitia Bvatoni*. 

CIRCLE THE THIRD. 

1. This sign indicates no good feelings from thy relatives 

towards you ; it rather signifies a separation. 

2. No, they will deceive and injure you sooner than 

assist you ; their words are not to be trusted. 

3. Irritate them not, they are now inclined to do thee 

injury ; cause them not to be spiteful, they would 
harm thee. 

4. A strange answer does the figure give ; he sets not 

his mind on his studies, but is inclined for war or 
deeds of a darker nature. 



5. Be not sanguine on this point; the letter will meet 

with a refusal, or the answer will be bad. 

6. If you are prudent you will remain where you are ; 

little good attends you in the place you ask about. 

7. Persons with smooth faces and soft tongues, but with 

snakes' hearts, both treacherous and deceitful. 

8. It will neither be profitable or agreeable ; your ex- 

pectations therein will be thwarted. 

9. The figure is somewhat changeable, but avoid it if 

possible, it will be for the worse. 

10. You w r ill certainly receive accident on the road. 

1 1 . They are ill, or in trouble. 

12. Thy future is clouded, it shows an increase of troubles. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 65 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



&Vbu*. 



CIRCLE THE THIRD. 



1. Good is their inclination towards you; moreover, 

listen to their counsels, they are wise and prudent. 

2. You will have great assistance, but they appear for 

the present to have cause for lamentation. 

3. Cultivate the friendship of your neighbours, they 

will benefit thee both by deed and counsel. 

4. Wisdom will adorn his brow, and the homage of men 

will repay his present labours. 

5. The result will be according to thy wishes ; the mes- 

sage meets with a favourable reception. 

6. Make no more questions about it, but go ; you w 7 ill 

succeed in what you there undeitake. 

7. With persons of a good and trustworthy disposition, 

whose amiability will be pleasant to thee. 

8. Both pleasure and profit will attend it, and good 

companionship when completed. 

3. The signs for change are slight, and must be of your 
own seeking ; if it takes place it will be beneficial. 

10. No danger need be feared on the journey. 

11. They are now in trouble; sorrow, sighs, and tears 

are busy amongst them. 

12. Speedily they will change, therefore be of good 

cheer, for a better fate awaits thee. 



66 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE THIRD. 

1 . They seem more inclined to give you cuffs and buf- 

fets than to be of any service to you. 

2. No, you will not; a slanderous tongue has put a 

stop to all good intents towards you. 

3. You are amongst a treacherous set, w r ho would not 

scruple at injuring you secretly. 

4. He will not succeed ; moreover, his character will be 

blemished by his evil practises. 

5. The result from your message will cause you consi- 

* — i_i. .* .•„ 

uerauie cnagrin. 

6. You had much better stay at home ; no success can 

possibly attend you in the place you inquire after. 

7. Persons who will seek quarrel with thee, and, per- 

chance, do thee some great injury. 

8. The journey presents many aspects of danger ; at all 

events, it cannot be agreeable. 

9. Be content with your present state ; any change 

would be for the w r orse. 

10. There are great signs of accident and imminent dan- 

ger; venture into nothing propelled by fire. 

11. They are in extreme troubles, also labouring under 

the effects of sickness. 

12. There is more liability for your misfortunes to double 

and treble than to turn to any good. 






RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARV. 67 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Wutlla. 



CIRCLE THE THTRD. 



1 . The figure you have drawn signifies good and. perfect 

friendship from thy brethren and sisters. 

2. You will ; they are of good disposition ; you will 

profit by their assistance. 

3. They are well-disposed towards you as long as you 

keep so to them. 

4. The absent student will succeed; but, at present, 

pays too much homage to the God of Love. 

5. The message will be successful, and the result in 

every w r ay satisfactory. 

6. You do perfectly right in going to the place, but you 

will be retarded on your journey there. 

7. Fair and pleasant company will greet thee at thy 

journey's end; they will assist thee. 

8. Your journey will be both pleasant and profitable to 

your circumstances. 

9. There are many aspects of changes, and they decidedly 

appear of a profitable and beneficial character. 

10. No accident will happen to you, but you will not 

arrive at the place in the time you expect. 

1 1 . They are in the perfect enjoyment of good health, 

and in possession of every necessary. 

12. Take courage in your present dilemma, for the dark 

clouds of Fate give way to the sunshine of Fortune. 



68 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



Utter* 



CIRCLE THE THIRD. 



1. There is a moderate degree of friendship borne to- 

wards thee from thy kinsfolks. 

2. You will have gain from them, especially from those 

in the military profession. 

3. There is a good disposition towards thee on the part 

of thy neighbours ; they seek to do thee kindness. 

4. He will make great and rapid success, and gain 

credit by his assiduity. 

5. The answer you receive back will be completely con- 

formable to your desires. 

6. Go speedily to the place, for your affairs will be 

prosperous therein. 

7. The company you will meet with is rather of a 

troublesome or turbulent character. 

8. It will present to you many agreeables, and be like- 

wise profitable to you in your affairs. 

9. The emblem tells of no change for the present. 

10. Fear not accident, but take thy staff and gird thee 

for the journey, which will be profitable. 

1 1. Your relatives are in good health, and fortune at this 

present time favours them. 

12. As the waters recede from the shore, so will your mis- 

fortunes leave you, and give place to prosperity. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 69 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



Via. 



CIRCLE THE THIRD. 



1. Not very ; it is a kind of lukewarm feeling, which is 

only excited if their own interest prompts it. 

2. No ; you must rely on your own endeavours. 

3. Moderately so ; if you excite them not, they will be 

peaceable, otherwise they will torment you. 

4. He will make a respectable progress in his studies, 

but will never attain to great heights of learning. 

5. The answer, or news returned, will be of a pleasant 

and satisfactory nature to your desires. 

6. Not if you travel by water, but if by land, you will 

do w r ell to go. 

7. Persons of a flimsy and changeable character, on 

whom no dependence can be placed. 

8. Short journeys are profitable and pleasant ; if it be a 

long journey, you will be disappointed. 

9. Yes, and that speedily, and much for the better ; 

avoid not the forthcoming chances. 

10. Not unless you travel by water ; if you do, you may 

expect some accident or misfortune. 

1 1 . Moderately well, but they are in a very unsettled 

state, and appear moving or about to do so. 

12. Your present difficulties will shortly pass away, and 

a new road will be opened to thee. 



70 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY, 



THE ORACLE 



OP 



I2otntht0* 



CIRCLE THE THIRD. 



1. They are well- disposed towards you, still there is 

great division of affection. 

2. If you can persuade them that by helping you they 

would help themselves, you will have much benefit. 

3. Thy neighbours seem to be many, but the general 

feeling is good towards thee. 

4. He gives way rather too much to company, but he 

will yet make good progress. 

5. Swiftly will the message be delivered, and an answer 

briefly returned suiting your desires. 

6. The figure is very indifferent in this respect, you will 

neither have cause to rejoice or complain of going. 

7. There will be such a multitude, that some bad persons 

will be amongst them ; the generality will be good. 

8. It will be agreeable and swift, but not profitable. 

9. No, there is not, neither should you listen to any 

proposal of change for the present. 

10. No accident, but annoyance from mixed company. 

11. They appear to be much occupied with multitudes of 

people ; they fare moderately well. 

12. Slight changes in your affairs for the better, but not 

of any permanent description. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 71 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Carter, 

CIRCLE THE THIRD. 

1 . What affection they bear to thee they conceal ; it 
will never be to thy advantage. 



2. No; but if you should have pecuniary help, you will 

be in danger of a prison for the re-payment. 

3. There is much danger of quarrels and litigation from 

thy neighbours, by which thou wilt lose. 

4. He will gain knowledge, but will not show it brilliant- 

ly ; his nature becomes melancholy and taciturn. 



5. The answer to the message sent will be any thing but 

satisfactory and agreeable ; there is secrecy in it. 

6. Evil will be the result, if you go. Postpone it at least 

for some time. 



/ , 



With persons of a plotting and conniving character, 
who will most likely entangle thee in snares. 

8. It will be disagreeable and unprofitable ; something 

may even cause you to turn back. 

9. A change is told of, but avoid it if you can, as it 

will be for the worse. 



No accident, but expect delays. 



1 1 . Evilly ; it is not improbable that one of the number 
is in prison or in great jeopardy. 

] 2. Not until the revolution of many suns will thy mis- 
fortunes change, and then slowly. 



72 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CTonjututio. 

CIRCLE THE T H 1 11 D. 



1. Unity with your brothers and sisters ought to be your 

motto ; they are amiable, and wish you well. 

2. Make known your wants, and doubt not that you 

shall have speedy and effectual assistance. 

3. They are good and holiest people, and need only to 

be treated kindly to make the same return. 

4. The student appears industrious, and applies himself 

with assiduity to his studies; he will be successful. 

5. The result from your message will be # but a fable, a 

tale, a fiction. Can you trust the messenger ? 

6. You cannot do better than to go ; you will have great 

success in your endeavours there. 

7. The persons will be of good character and probity. 

8. Fear not that it will be both profitable and agreeable, 

but delays are dangerous. 

9. No speedy changes, but when they do come they will 

be infinitely to your advantage. 

SO. Not the slightest danger ; pleasure and amusement 
will be your companions on the journey. 

1 1 . Prosperity and happiness are inmates of their abode ; 

health also showers its favours. 

12. Expect the darkness to pass away, and give place to 

the light of happiness. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 73 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



dFortutta major* 



CIRCLE THE FOURTH, 

Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
Fourth House. 

1 . Thine ancestors were high and noble ; knightly and 

lordly ; blood flowed in their veins. 

2. Thou shalt have fair and profitable inheritance from 

thy father, with broad lands and riches. 

3. Right well and hearty ; good health and contentment 

are his. 

4. It is good to increase your possessions by buying 

lands and heritages. 



5. The house is fair and handsome, and good to dwell 

therein. 

6. The land is good, and will abound with fruits ; great 

gain will be thine. 

7. The town shall not be taken, but will defend itself 

manfully. 

8. No treasure is hidden there, even should you dig to 

the earth's centre, and wear out your shovel. 

9. They shall be rich in worldly goods ; prosperity and 

riches will attend them. 

10. The sign denotes the good success thereof, and much 

profit from the richness of the ore. 

11. Thou shalt have good success. 

12. The season will be plentiful and good, and an abun- 

dance of all things. 

E 



74 Raphael's sanctuary. 



THE ORACLE'' 



OF 



JFovtuna ffliuw. 



CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 



1. There is no doubt of the lordly bearing of thine 

ancestors, but search their history, and perchance 
thou mayst find dark deeds of bloodshed. 

2. Thou shalt certainly have inheritance. 

3. Fear not for thy father; the blessings of health and 

prosperity shine on him. 

4. The land or estate in itself is good and worth the 

price, but there is danger of fire. 

5. Fortune and happiness will attend thee in the dwelling. 

6. It is, doubtless, a good and fertile land, but princi- 

pally agreeing with those things which require a 
hot and dry soil. 

7. The place might and has the power to defend itself. 

8. The report is right ; there was treasure hidden in the 

place. 

9. Although thy kindred might have began life in hum- 

ble circumstances, still they will attain to riches. 

10. There will be much success in thine undertaking of 

the mine. 

11. Yes. 

12. Spare not toil, and the fruits thou wilt reap will 

amply repay thee. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 75 

THE ORACLE 



OF 



&caut*ttu). 

CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 



1. No, they do not seem to be of noble blood, but ap- 

pear to have had exceeding riches. 

2. Doubtless you shall, and that, both in estates, lands, 

and gold. 

3. Thy father rejoices in health, moreover, his posses- 

sions are liable to treble and quadruple. 

4. Secure the bargain, for the money you lay out will 

return itself a hundred-fold. 

5. Delay not, but become the legal possessor as soon as 

you possibly can. 

6. The soil is of a rich and fruitful nature ; the earth is 

of a sufficient moistness and yet fat. 

7. The greatest strength of the town is in its walls and 

position ; this will defend it. 

8. Decidedly there is treasure hidden ; it seems to have 

been buried in some warlike commotion ; seek for 
it earnestly. 

9. They are really of a fortunate race : the glittering 

genius of gold regards them with affection. 

10. Let the mine be of what it will, if it be even slate, 

you would profit by it. 

11. Make ready your goods and chattels, and depart, for 

no better enterprise canst thou undertake. 

12. Ceres will now favour thee, for the golden grain will 

be heaped up in loads. 



76 Raphael's sanctuary. 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



£imi00io. 



CIRCLE THE FOURTH, 



1 . No, blood of a noble kind flowed in the veins of thine 

ancestors ; you will probably find the germ of 
thy family among serfs and boors. 

2. There is inheritance due to thee from thy father, but 

it will be lost. 

3. If it is a male that asks the question, the father fares 

badly. 

4. The Sanctuary advises thee not to have any thoughts 

of purchasing it. 

5. It is not well, you would either have trouble or law-suit. 

6. You may, indeed, spend great pains upon the land, 

but it would never repay you. 

7. There are a pitiful set of defenders to it, who are 

likely to turn their backs on the enemy. 

8. The Sanctuary tells thee that thine ideas of treasure 

in the place suspected are without any reason. 

9. To have loss after loss, continued trouble, and never 

to reap gain, is the fate of thy kindred. 

10. Plenty of dross, stones, and useless matter. 

11. You will certainly succeed in becoming a bankrupt, 

and of losing all you are worth. 

12. Nothing but bad success, blight in the fruits, and 

niggardly crops, can be expected. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 77 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

Ufctitia. 

CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 

1 . Thy ancestors were of a high and noble race ; their 

bearing lordly, and as became their station. 

2. Great shall be thy store of worldly goods, corning to 

thee either by legacy or inheritance. 

3. You may seek your father at the banqueting -board 

in high glee and spirits. 

4. The land or estate you intend to purchase is good and 

profitable. 

5. If it is only for a temporary residence, you will not 

regret having entered into it. 

6. The fertility of the soil is exceeding great ; the na- 

ture of the earth is hot and moist. 

7. The town will certainly be taken, but there will be 

an honourable capitulation. 

8. Thou dost firmly suspect that treasure is hidden in 

the place, but seek not after it. 

9. Fortune smiles upon thy kindred, and will increase 

their wealth. 

10. Great profit will accrue to thee from thine enterprise 

in this mine. 

1 1 . Decided good fortune awaits thee in the town or city 

you intend to go to. 

12. Wouldst that thou hadst a vineyard, for tuns of wine 
. would flow therefrom, so great would be the plenty. 



78 Raphael's sanctuary. 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



Cristttta, 



CIRCLE THE FOURTH, 



1. If thou wilt know it, take thine answer; even a 

dunghill may produce g.;od things. 

2. The only inheritance thou canst gain, will be from 

thine own labour or perseverance. 

3. As for thy father's health, it is so strong that lie 

will outlive thee. 

4. You may buy the land with all security, if it be for 
plonu'hin": or building;. 



l G 



5. It were better if you were to seek some other place, 

as you will not abide long in it. 

6. The nature of the earth is heavy, sluggish, clayey, 

moist, and barren. 

7. The town will not be taken, and this will arise from 

some stratagem of the townsmen. 

8. There is treasure hidden in the place you suspect, but 

great danger attends the attempt to find it. 

9. Think not that thy kindred will either rise or become 

rich in this life. 

10. The mining expedidon which you seek about is bad, 

there will be accidents attending it. 

11. So far from succeeding, you may count the most un- 

lucky day in your life when first you entered it. 

12. Barrenness and blight will shed their baneful influence 

over the earth ; the fruits will be destroyed. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 79 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

€aput Brarontt. 

CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 

1. High and noble were your ancestors ; many a knightly 

cup has been quaffed in the banqueting-hails of 
your progenitors. 

2. Litigation and legal proceedings will so impoverish 

thy inheritance, that it will be of no worth. 

3. Your father fares well in health and circumstances. 

4. You may without any fear purchase the land or 

estate you inquire about. 

5. Your dwelling therein shall be a happy era in your 

existence. 

6. Much will be the produce from the land, either in 

wood, fruit, or grain. 

7. The efforts of the besiegers against this city are useless. 

8. There is immense and valuable treasure hidden in the 

place suspected, which you may gain. 

9. There is no doubt of it ; fortune will pour her favours 

upon them even without their seeking it. 

10. The mine will be rich and profitable, but there will 

be some difficulty in the working of it. 

11. There is no doubt of your success ; you cannot fail 

of attaining your utmost desires. 

12. Ten-fold will the earth produce its fruits; this is a 

good figure for the husbandman. 



?0 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

crati&a Bxatoni*. 

CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 



1 . Your ancestors were not noble; they appear to have 

been persons of professional character. 

2. All that thou mightest expect from thy father will be 

lost and destroyed. 

3. Most evil is the emblem thou hast drawn regarding 

thy father, it warns thee that he is dead. 



4. There is nothing very advantageous about it. 

5. ll IZ 2C* tro0 ^ f° r y° u to enter * nto the dwelling ; your 

stay, at all events, will net be long, 

6. The land is profitable ; the seeds sown therein will 

produce a moderate good harvest. 

7. The town shall be taken by the treason of some one 

within it. 

8. Singular is the answer of the ancient Geomancers to 

this question ; there is, indeed, treasure, but an 
evil spirit is bound by a strong spell to protect it. 

9. Much gold will never be theirs, neither will posses- 

sions abide by them. 

10. The mine is exceedingly rich, but there will be a 

want of unity in the parties concerned. 

11. Slight, indeed, will be the success you can expect 

in that place. 

12. They will be plentiful, but there is great danger of 

some misfortune happening. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 81 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 



1. Your ancestors seem to be renowned much more for 

their merry-making than for their high descent ; 
probably they were the fools of some feudal lord. 

2. The inheritance you will receive from your father will 

be great. 

3. Thy father is well ; hi3 life will be long and happy. 

4. If the mansion is white, buy it; it is also good to 

purchase land. 

5. You will do well to enter into the house, your abode 

will be pleasant and your stay long. 

6. The land is of exceeding richness, and will repay 

your labour ten-fold ; it is hot and moist. 

7. The town will not be taken on account of the good 

generalship and management of the officers. 

8. There is treasure hidden, but it appears to be in silver 

coin or plate. 

9. Thy kindred will increase rapidly in riches and worldly 

goods of all descriptions. 

10. Although you may not expect it, the mine will yield 

silver and be extremely profitable. 

11. Take up your bed and walk, for your prosperity is 

great ; all things you undertake will bring success. 

12. The season will be very fruitful ; you will have the 

blessing of a plentiful harvest on your land. 
e 2 



82 RAPHAEL'S SAPJCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 

OF 



CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 



1. Your ancestors were either butchers, traitors, or 

highwaymen, delighting in craft or bloodshed. 

2. If you have any it will be but little, and that is liable 

to be destroyed by fire. 

3. Mournful is the emblem ; the death-lights show that 

thy parent expires shortly. 

4. If you buy the estate you now inquire about, you are 

in danger of having it damaged by fire or robbers. 

5. You had better go twenty miles on the other road 

than enter into the house you inquire about. 

6. The nature of the earth is not good, it is too hot, 

but the first crop will pay you. 

7. The town will be an easy prey, on account of the 

traitorous nature of the inhabitants. 

8. Seek not for any treasure ; all that you will gain will 

be bruises or accidents. 

~ > — — 

9. Think not that your kindred shall become rich; 

poverty holds them by a clasp that is iron-bound. 

10. The mine you intend to explore is good, but you will 

want much gunpowder to blast the rocks. 

1 1 . Remain where you are, as there is danger if you go 

there of being robbed or murdered. 

12. The recolt of the fruits of the earth will be plentiful 

on thy land this season. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE FOURTH, 



1 . It does not appear that thy ancestors were of noble 

blood, although formerly they appear to have been 
powerful. 

2. There is every reason to suspect that the profligacy 

of thy father will render thy heritage very small. 

3. With regard to your father's health, it appears 

stronger than your own. 

4. There is no very great advantage in the purchasing 

of it. 

5. If it is for pleasure that you intend to take the house, 

your desires will not be thwarted. 

6. The land is of no excellent quality ; the soil is sandy. 

7. It would appear that the city is internally weak, and 

can be taken by a grand assault or stratagem. 

8. You had much better seek to gain treasure by in- 

dustry. 



9. Your kindred and gold seem to be like the two north 
poles of a magnet, always repelling each other. 

10. After labouring hard, and excavating deeply, you 

may come to a good vein, and then the workmen 
will be drowned from the waters. 

11. If you go to the place you inquire about, you w r ill 

prove that you have no discretion. 

12. The land is bad and requires care, which it has not 

had, therefore the crop will be indifferent. 



84 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 

OF 



CIRCLE THE FOURTH 



1. Thine ancestors were used to prowl about the woods 

and levy contributions on travellers. 

2. It does not appear that you will gain an inheritance 

from thy father. 

3. The stern glances of death are directed towards the 

paternal mansion. 

4. The land or estate you think of buying is of no great 

value, and will not be successful. 

5. Although the house may suit you well, be not too 

eager to enter into it. 

6. The land is of a sterile and barren quality, do not 

expect it to be fruitful, it is no wise profitable. 

7. The town will not be taken ; it will be defended to 

the last man. 

8. No. 

9. Thy kindred will not be rich of their own accord, but 

will maintain themselves from assistance given to 
them. 

10. You may expect a little mettle mixed with so much 

matrix, that it will not pay. 

11. Go not where you intend, for you will even lose the 

clothes off your back. 

12. There will be plenty of thistles and little good grain. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 85 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Via. 

CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 

1 . Your ancestors were most likely pedlars or itinerant 

Jews. 

2. The heritage of your father is like quicksilver, it 

slips between your fingers. 

3. Your father is in the enjoyment of good health, al- 

though in unsettled circumstances. 

4. If the land or estate be near the water, buy it not, 

otherwise it will be profitable. 

5. The place is damp, or near watery or marshy grounds ; 

your stay therein will not be long or pleasant. 

6. The nature of the earth is exceeding moist ; it is 

profitable, and will be fruitful. 

7. The town is pregnable on account cf its weak situa- 

tion, and will become the booty of the besiegers. 

8. There is treasure hidden, but the fates do not ac- 

knowledge thee to be the finder. 

9. Your kindred are needy, and will never become rich 

but by travelling. 

10. If the mine is situated near a current stream, it will 

be profitable, otherwise it will not. 

11. If it should be a seaport town or watering-place, you 

will have success. 

12. Your land will be highly profitable, and there will be 

abundance of the fruits of the earth upon it. 



86 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 

1. Of a sorrowful race hast thou come ; thou mayest find 

undertakers or grave-diggers among them. 

2. Little, indeed, shall be your inheritance ; a nut-shell 

might even contain the value of it. 

3. Your father's health at present appears to be declin- 

ing ; he dies before the asker. 

4. You will profit much by the land or estate, especially 

if it be in a public situation. 

5. If it stands near. the water, your stay therein cannot 

be long ; it is an unprofitable speculation. 

6. The land will be fruitful, but the nature of the earth 

appears to be too watery. 

7. The town will be taken for want of provision and mis- 

management, although they have a good supply 
of water. 

8. There is treasure hid, but it is under a spell, and will 

not be found. 

9. Travelling is the only thing by which your kindred 

may expect to mend their means. 

10. The mine will be profitable to you, and the produce 

from it will yield you great gain. 

11. You shall not have success, if the place you intend to 

go to be not near the water. 



12. The vineyard's produce will amply repay your toil, and 
your presses will overflow with the juice of the grape. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

«Tamt\ 

CIRCLE THE FOURTH, 



1 . You will find most of your ancestors to be more ac- 

quainted with prisons than palaces. 

2. You will not only have inheritance, but you will find 

hidden money. 

3. The father's age is good, he is well and will live long. 

4. You cannot do better than to buy the land, as you 

will profit much by it. 

5. It seems a miserable phice, old and in bad repair, 

smoky, but you will remain long if you like. 

6. The earth is of a fruitful quality and profitable, but 

requires cultivation. 

7. If the people keep up their hearts and defend it, it 

will not be taken, although it is old and crumbling. 

8. There is treasure hidden, but no mortal shall find it. 

9. Your kindred may appear poor at present, but they 

have secreted wealth. 



10. There is much richness in the mine, but so difficult 

to get at, that it will hardly be profitable. 

11. You will succeed well enough in the town or city, but 

be careful you are not made prisoner therein. 

12. You may expect fair profit and plenty of fruits on 

the land this season. 



88 haphael's sanctuary. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Cottjututio. 

CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 

1. No, they were not, but still they appear to have 

been rich and powerful. 

2. You will gain inheritance from your father sufficient 

for the rest of your days. 

3. Thou hast drawn the sign of a funeral : thy father is 

dead, or will die shortly. 

4. You cannot do better than to buy it, it will be both 

pleasant and profitable. 

5. The place appears to be convenient, but of no great 

beauty ; you will not remain long in it. 

6. Do not spare toil upon the earth, and the fruits you 

will reap will amply repay you. 

7. It appears to be a place built by policy, yet weak ; it 

will be taken, although the townsmen wish to 
defend it. 

8. Treasure is certainly hidden there, but it will not be 

found for years to come. 

9. No, they will not, yet they shall always have enough. 

10. No great profit can be expected from the mine ; those 

who come after thee will profit most. 

11. You will make merely a temporary residence therein, 

and gain but small profit. 

12. They will be moderately plentiful, but there are ap- 

pearances of the earth having been neglected. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 89 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

dFortuna 4ttajar« 

CIRCLE THE FIFTH, 

Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 

Fifth House. 

1. The child you inquire of will attain to great riches, 

honour, and credit. 

2. Their virtue and honour will always maintain them 

in the estimation of their fellow men. 

3. It will be a boy, and no danger attending its birth. 

4. More is thought of the illness than it merits ; it will 

speedily pass over. 

5. Have no fear of commencing the speculation, as you 

cannot fail of gaining greatly. 



6. Red will be the gaining colour. 



7. If you are prudent in these transactions you will gain 

immense riches. 

8. The letter $ or $SJf), making the same sound, will 

be most prominent. 

9. Let not bad fortune chafe thee, for the play is fair. 

10. Refuse not the invitation, it will be highly beneficial 
for you to go. 

1 ] . Your whole visit will be one routine of true pleasure 
and gratification. 

12. It seems to be more merry than serious ; it is not a 
good figure to trust the male sex. 



90 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

dFortuna Jtttnov* 

CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 

1. Indifferent will be the fortune of your children ; wealth 

will not be theirs unless gained by labour. 

2. They will be honourable, virtuous, successful, and 

liberal. 



3. A daughter will be born, but will be severely afflicted, 

and will escape death narrowly. 

4. The illness of the mother will not be dangerous, if 

proper attention be paid. 

5. The speculation you inquire after cannot fail of being 

highly profitable and lucrative. 

6. Red is the winning colour. 

7. It is a bad thing to gain at all, but fortune will de- 

cidedly favour you in it. 

8. The most prominent letter in the winner's name will 

be j&K 

9. There is no foul play, although the chances may run 

cross. 

10. If you go to the party, your pride will be hurt from 

the indifference of those present. 

11. Little will be the pleasure you will have, neither will 

the visit be of any duration. 

12. Of no decisive character; trust not too much, for it 

does not appear lasting. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTDARY4 91 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

ftrQuusitto* 

CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 

1. The child you inquire after will gain wealth by his 

industry ; if a daughter, she will marry well. 

2. They will walk in the path of virtue and of honour, 

and be respected by their fellow men. 

3. The geomantic emblem foretells a smiling boy to 

gladden the parents' eyes. 

4. The illness of the mother will be of a passing nature ; 

she will have a speedy recovery. 

5. Delay not to enter into the speculation, as with com- 

mon prudence you cannot fail of success. 

6. The red colour gains. 

7. The Goddess of Fortune seems smiling on you at 

present ; you may win largely. 

8. The letter &. 

9. Doubt not that you are playing with persons who 

scorn chicanery. 

10. If you seek for pleasure and valuable introductions, 

go to the party you have inquired about. 

11. You will have great pleasure during your visit, and 

it will cause affairs considerably to your benefit. 

12. Your present amour will be productive of pleasure 

and success. 



92 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUAKY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

ftmfcrfo* 

CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 



1. If ever they should have fortune, they stand in great 

danger of losing it by law. 

2. This figure shows that your children will be led into 

evil by pecuniary affairs. 

3. A boy will be the offspring, of an ill-nature, liable 

to die soon, and unfortunate. 

4. Expect a speedy amendment of the sick person you 

inquire about. 

5. Enter not into this speculation, if you do not wish to 

lose all you embark in it. 

6. Black gains. 

7. Neither play nor bet too highly, for the sign is 

against you, and denotes loss. 

8. (^ or |^ will be prominent in the horse's name, or 

letters which form this sound. 

9. Avoid the play immediately, there are sharpers and 

foul pl a y» 

10. You will have nothing but vexation and loss by going 

to the assembly. 

11. Expect no pleasure, but torment and chagrin. 

12. If you pay court to a lady, she will listen to you; if 

a gentleman is asked of, trust him not. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 9 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



O 



SUrtttttu 



CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 



1. Great advancement and honour will fall to the lot of 

the child you inquire after. 

2. Their reputation and honour during life will reflect 

credit on their posterity. 

3. A son will be born, whose constellation promises a 

fortunate existence. 

4. The blessings of health will soon be restored to the 

person you now inquire after. 

5. Great profit and gain will eventually result from your 

intended speculation. 

6. Risk your money on no other colour than red. 

7. Are there no other means of gaining money ? Even 

in this you will be fortunate. 

8. Observe that name in which jjl will be the most 

prominent. 

9. The suspicion of unfair play is completely unfounded, 

no such thing exists. 

10. If you go to the party for fun and frolic, you certainly 

will not be disappointed. 

11 . Your desire of pleasure will be completely gratified ; 

you will meet merry and hilarious people. 

12. Your present amour will have a good beginning, a 

pleasant continuance, and fortunate termination. 



94 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

ttrtet ft ia* 



CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 



1. Their fortune is to be the children of poverty, penury, 

and continued troubles. 

2. The affairs of life will plunge them into dishonour- 

able actions, which will ruin them. 

3. A son will be born whose horoscope will be clouded 

with sorrow. 

4. The mother's illness is extremely dangerous ; she will 

hardly escape death. 

5. It is in every point a bad speculation, it denotes 

nothing but loss and controversy. 

6. The black colour appears to take the lead. 

7. Were you possessed of millions, the infatuation cf 

play would cause you to lose all. 

8. Something like the horse of Alexander. 33 will be 

the most prominent. 

9. Double cards or loaded dice, tricks or shuffling, have- 

been resorted to. 

10. The figure you have drawn is unpromising; go not 

to the party to which you are invited. 

11. Grief, sorrow, and vexation, are much more likely to 

be your companions than pleasure. 

12. Of a disappointing nature, liable to end in trouble, 

which lasts a long time. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 95 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Cagttt 2>rac9tu0* 

CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 

1. Great fortune and renown will attend the child you 

ask of; if a male, he will be wise. 

2. Virtue and honour will be the leading stars of their 

destiny during life. 



3. A son will be born, whose birth-day will be remem- 

bered with joy by his parents. 

4. Not in the slightest degree ; she will soon recover 

from the present trifling illness. 

5. The speculation bears a good aspect ; you cannot fail 

of gaining by it. 

6. If you wish to till your purse, take the black as your 

motto. 

7. Great, indeed, will be your success in these matters, 

your gains will burst your purse-strings. 

8. Search the names, and fix on that wherein @ is most 

prominent. 

9. Fair play has been followed; your losses arise from 

bad fortune only. 

10. You will have much pleasure, but it does not appear 

to be of a very select nature. 

11. If pleasure is ail you seek for, you will not be dis- 

appointed, as it will be in excess. 

12. 'Tis good for a gentleman asking this question, but 

dangerous and deceptive for a female. 



96 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

€auira ©racomss. 

CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 

1. Fatal, indeed, is the emblem ; it denotes infamy and 

severe punishment from the transgressed laws. 

2. No, they will rush into vice ; their career will be 

short, and their end fatal. 

3. A daughter will be born, w r eak and sickly, who will 

hardly survive childhood. 

4. It is deep-rooted and dangerous ; prepare yourself 

for the worst that can happen. 

5. Certainly not ; it will be but one tissue of disappoint- 

ments from beginning to end. 

6. Fortune seems to decide upon the chance of the red 

colour. 

7. There is no chance of gain for you, but you will be 

entangled with sharpers. 

8. The name of the winner will be much aspirated, and 

contain many vowels or h's. 

9. Completely unfair ; the most barefaced tricks have 

been put in practice. 

10. You had much better stay at home, if you wish to 

avoid disagreeables. 

1 1 . Quarrelling, contentions, and neglect, are much more 

prominent than pleasure. 

12. Of a disappointing, deceitful, and dangerous charac- 

ter, therefore attend not to it. 



RAPHAELS SANCTUARY. 97 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

mints* 

CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 

1. A moderately fair fortune will attend the child whose 

fate you seek after. 

2. They will be virtuous and honourable, but of a 

changeable and inquisitive disposition. 

3. A son will be born of good wit and bright intellect. 

4. No, it will not ; although it may affect the head, and 

be extremely changeable. 

5. If it be a commercial speculation, or having to do 

with papers, enter into it. 

6. The emblem you have drawn indicates that the red 

shall gain. 

7. Bet upon the light colour, both at the game or race- 

course, and you will win. 

8. 23 will give the most prominent sound in the horse's 

name. 

9. The play is completely fair; ill-luck prompts thee to 

ask this question. 

10. You will have much mirth and joy ; forego not the 

invitation. 

1 1 . The pleasure you will have during the visit you in- 

quire about will be exceeding great. 

12. Honourable intentions will meet with the success 

they deserve, but beware of using deception. 



98 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



Uuttxw. 



CIKCLE THE FIFTH. 



1 . Fatal is their fortune ; it denotes crime and poverty, 

bad habits and licentiousness. 

2. Even were you to watch over them with a sleepless 

eye, still would they tread the path of dishonour. 

3. A daughter will be brought forth who will not live. 

4. There is great danger of the mother's death ; the 

illness is of an exceedingly dangerous character. 

5. By no means; it is unfortunate in all its respective 

points. 

■ 

6. Red stands the chance of gaining, by shuffling and 

tricking the cards. 

7. You will not only lose your money at the game, but 

you will have accident at the race-course. 

8. The letter (£, or 2£ will be most prominent in the 

winner's name. 

9. The extreme of roguery and cheatery is carried on 

with a bare unblushing face. 

10. There will be much mirth and joy in the party, but 

of a wild imprudent character. 

1 1. You will have pleasure, but not such as virtue dictates. 

12. If your sentiments are honourable, you will be de- 

ceived ; if not so, expect trouble from it. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 99 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 

1. The leaves of the Book of Fate are unfolded ; bright 

are the prospects of fortune for thine offspring. 

2. Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will 

not depart from it ; the inclination is honourable. 

3. There is every indication of a girl, who will be 

coquetish, to her own sorrow. 

4. The illness of the mother will not be in any way 

dangerous ; a speedy recovery is told. 

5. The speculation is excellent: you may enter into it 

with all confidence of gain and success. 

6. Bet upon no other than the black colour, as that 

shall gain. 

7. You will be fortunate in the most fickle and change- 

able games which you undertake. 

8. The most prominent letter in the horse's name that 

wins is 1^. 

9. The play is completely fair. 

10. You will have much pleasure and amusement by going 

to the party ; do not reject the invitation. 

11. Your visit will form an era in your life, both for 

pleasure and amusement. 

12. Your amour will be successful; if a male asks the 

question, he is deceptive. 



100 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 



CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 



1 . The fortune of the child you ask for will be spoilt by 

the contrariety of its disposition. 

2. No ; the disposition will be turbulent, violent, and 

hating of wholesome control. 

3. The child born is a son, who will be most fitted for a 

soldier, surgeon, or chemist. 

4. There appears to be a long duration to the illness, 

attended with dangerous inflammatory symptoms. 

5. The speculation holds out no promising character ; it 

is likely to be destroyed. 

6. The red colour appears the most fortunate in the 

present game. 

7. Your impetuosity and avidity cannot fail of causing 

you to lose largely. 

8. It will be a singular named horse, and ii$, or letters 

to that sound, will be in its name. 

9. Sharpers and rogues are at work ; the play is unfair ; 

the cards and dice untrue. 

10. If you go to the party to which you are invited, you 

will be involved in some quarrel or broil. 

1 1 . Seek not for pleasure, for disagreements are much 

more likely to arise from it. 

12. It shows success to a gentleman in his amour, but 

dangerous and deceptive for a lady. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 101 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

Via. 

CIRCLE THE FTFTH. 

1. Their fortunes, although good, appear to be of a 

fluctuating character ; they will travel to foreign 
lands. 

2. They will cherish every virtue, as their best and 

surest safeguards during life. 

3. The emblem almost denies the birth of a child ; it 

may be a deceptive sign. 

4. The illness will be dangerous ; you are warned to 

prepare for the worst. 

5. Although not completely unsuccessful, still the profits 

arising from it will not be worth your notice. 

6. The gaining colour will be red. 

7. There is so much fluctuation and plot in the whole 

affair, that you will become a loser. 

8. The letters ^ or % will produce the most prominent 

sound. 

9. The play is unfair by the aid of the instruments used 

in the game. 

10. If you determine on going, you will certainly regret 

it. 

1 1 . You may expect the very contrary of pleasure ; the 

emblem is sorrowful. 

12. Of no duration, and fickle from beginning to end. 



102 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 

1 . Their natural wit and vivacity will at all times render 

them successful seekers of fortune. 

2. They will be both virtuous and honourable ; more- 

over, clever and intelligent, but changeable. 

3. This time there shall be a son, but of many children 

few shall live. 

4. The geomantic emblem is rather dangerous ; it will 

require skill to save the life. 

5. The speculation will succeed, and bring you into 

company with many people. 

6. The red hue appears the most fortunate. 

7. It appears that you will join with some party in this 

affair, and win largely. 

8. In the sound of the name you will find the letter ST 

prominent. 

9. The play is fair, but too many are interested in it. 

10. Go by all means ; you will have numerous company 

and much delight. 

1 1 . There will be a fair share of honest and decorous 

pleasure. 

12. It denotes success to a gentleman ; but a lady is liable 

to be led astray from rectitude. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 103 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 

1. Rather of a melancholy character; the sign speaks 

of travelling, hardships, and danger of captivity. 

2. They will be negatively virtuous, of dull and melan- 

choly dispositions, and honourable when it suits 
them. 

3. The child born will be a daughter, who will have 

many brothers and sisters. 

4. The mother's illness is dangerous, and will be fatal 

if every medical skill be not used. 

5. Decline it by all means : nothing but loss and bad 

success will attend it. 

6. The black colour gains. 

7. Turn your thoughts to some other pursuit, as this 

can only produce loss and vexation. 

8. The consonant li gives the principal . sound in the 

horse's name. 

9. Unfair play has been adopted ; continue not, unless 

you seek to be pennyless. 

10. It is not advisable ; no benefit or gratification can 

result from it. 

11. No, indeed, you will not ; there appears to be gloom 

and want of unity in the place. 

12. Of a disappointing character, causing nothing but 

chagrin and remorse. 



104 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

©onjutuUo. 

CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 

1. A life of toil and unhappiness, great labour, trouble, 

and little gain. 

2. They will be virtuous and honourable in all cases 

where it will not be against their interest. 

3. A son will be born, whose thread of life is cut while 

the bud is opening. 

4. There is liability that the mother will die, as the 

illness is of a dangerous character. 

5. Your expectations of success will never be realised 

by the speculation you ask of. 

6. The gaining colour for this game will be black. 

7. You had better avoid both, as your gain will but just 

cover your loss. 

8. The letter X> or letters producing that sound, will 

be the most prominent. 

9. Unfair play, which will drain the gold from your 

pockets and leave you to repent of it. 

10. There will be little pleasure or advantage for you in 

going to the party which you inquire after. 

11. No, expect it not, if you wish to avoid much disap- 

pointment. 

12. An unmeaning thing, which will never come to any 

positive conclusion. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 105 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



dFortuua i*tajor« 



CIRCLE THE SIXTH, 
Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 

Sixth House. 

1. Although the illness may appear dangerous at pre- 

sent, still the recovery will be speedy. 

2. The real nature of the disease appears to originate 

from some dysentery. 

3. He understands the disease perfectly; his prescrip- 

tions will cause a cure. 

4. At least, for the present, you will be favoured with 

the blessings of good health. 

5. You will certainly succeed, but let not your medi- 

cines be of mineral composition. 

6. The medicines you use at present are certainly good, 

and would cure if more cooling. 

7. You would change for the worse, and take a fool for 

a wise man. 

8. Increase your stock as much as you can; in these 

matters you speculate with success. 

9. He is a trustworthy and friendly servant, having 

your interest at heart. 

10. Trust your property to those you have at present, 

and you will have no loss. 

11. It will speedily recover, and by simple means. 

12. By doing so, you will gain a trustworthy, faithful, 

and honest helper. 

f 2 



106 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

dFottttna Atfttor* 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 

1. There is no fear of death, but the disease will be of 

a lingering character. 

2. The disease appears of a hot inflammatory character, 

appertaining to pleurisy or erysipelas. 

3. He does not at present prescribe rightly, but will 

shortly discover his error. 

4. There is some danger of illness from overheat and 

surfeit. 

5. You will succeed in curing the sick person, but after 

many fruitless attempts. 

6. Make an alteration in your medicines, by which they 

may become more sudorific. 

7. Although he is not successful now, still change not; 

he will soon perform a cure. 

8. Speculate as much as you choose in these matters ; 

you will have great success. 

9. He is trustworthy and honest; still place not too 

great temptation in his way. 

10. Yes you are, if you should expose small or valuable 

things. 

11. They will recover from it, but the effects will linger 

about them for a considerable time. 

12. You cannot do better than to take them ; a more ad- 

vantageous offer will not agaiu present itself. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 107 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

accjui£itio, 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 



1 . With a little attention and regimen, the illness will 
speedily be got over. 



2. The origin of the disease is from a hot and choleric 

habit of body, which corrupts the blood. 

3. The medical gentleman understands the disease per- 

fectly, and is treating it in a proper manner. 

4. The emblem tells of no illness liable to you for a 

considerable length of time to come. 

5. You will, but you must apply remedies of a cooling 

and aperient nature. 

6. The health will be restored by perseverance in the 

regimen and medicines you have adopted. 

7. You would act very incautiously ; the person is a 

man of science and general knowledge. 

8. Speculate as much as you will in this matter, you 

will have increase of stock and profit. 

9. Your servant has your interest at heart, and is wise 

and thoughtful in his services. 

10. You are much more liable to have gain and profit 

from their attentions to your interests. 

11. It will very shortly recover; it has not had sufficient 

exercise. 

12. If you wish, to gain a valuable assistant who will be 

trustworthy, take them immediately. 



108 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 

1. The sick person will not die ; nevertheless, the re- 

covery will be long and tedious. 

2. The illness itself originates from a combination of 

clogging, phlegmatic humours. 

3. The doctor at present employed is not at all expert 

in the case, his remedies are of no use. 

4. Unless every system of temperance be observed, the 

body is in that state that it will soon contract 
disease. 

5. No, you will not succeed ; your system of remedy is 

contrary to the first cause of the illness. 

6. There is no proper sympathy between the medicines 

you use and the disease itself; they will not cure. 

7. Yes, as he is ignorant of the case. 

8. There are but little chances of success ; some dis- 

temper will destroy most of your flock. 

9. There seems to be several thievish propensities about 

your servants ; be cautious of them. 

10. Yes, you are, therefore keep your keys in a sure place. 

11. The animal will be completely spoilt from the effects 

of the distemper it now labours under. 

1 2. It would be the worst thing you could possibly do, 

as they are not of good morals. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 109 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



ILtttttMU 



CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 



1 . The sick person will speedily recover. 

2. The disease is occasioned by want of action in the 

salivary glands and digestive organs. 

3. His prescriptions are not decidedly correct, and mis- 

takes may arise from his bad writing. 

4. Your health and stamina is at present strong; there 

is no danger of any illness. 

5. There is no doubt but that you will speedily succeed 

in curing your patient. 

6. Make an alteration by which they will promote the 

digestion, then you will have quicker success. 

7. You are advised not to change, as he understands the 

nature of the complaint. 

8. You will have much gladness and success in this 

matter ; your stock and profit will increase. 

9. If you do not excite his covetousness, you will have 

no reason to complain of him. 

10. You are perfectly safe, if yon do not wilfully throw 

temptation in their way. 

11. It is merely a temporary disorder, which may speedily 

be eradicated. 

12. If it be a person to work for you in business, you will 

gain by them ; at least, they will be faithful. 



110 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 

1. There is great danger of death, unless the spirits be 

continually roused. 

2. The origin of the disease is from mental affliction, 

which has caused melancholy humours. 

3. The doctor you at present employ belongs to the 

duck family, and may be called a quack. 

4. If you give way to melancholy feelings, you will fall 

under the influence of nervous disorders. 

5. You have no pretension to medical knowledge, and 

not fit to physic a cat. 

6. The medicines you use are totally unfitting ; the most 

gross ignorance could only have caused them to 
be used. 

7. By all means ; the knob of the doctor's walking-stick 

has more sense than his brains. 

8. No, you will not ; nothing but loss and perverseness 

can attend any enterprise of this sort. 

9. Neither one nor the other, but will injure you at the 

first opportunity, 

10. You are in great danger, not of loss, but of injury 

in your character. 

11. They will be rendered completely useless from the 

effects of the distemper. 

12. Send them off at once, unless you wish to take a 

spying gossip into your house. 



Raphael's sanctuary. Ill 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Caput 29varom$* 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 

1. After much affliction from violent fever and inflam- 

mation, a slow recovery may be expected. 

2. Too much internal heat, which should be brought 

down by saturnine remedies. 

3. He is a man of knowledge, understands the disease, 

applies good remedies, and will cure. 

4. You are extremely liable to an illness of a hot, 

feverish, and inflammatory nature. 

5. After much mental anxiety you will discover a medi- 

cine that will destroy the complaint. 

6. First let the person remove to another air, then you 

will succeed, and not before. 

7. By no means change him, for he is honest, clever, 

and will succeed. 

8. It would be much to your loss and prejudice if you 

commence any speculation of this kind. 

9. Certainly they are ; treat them well, for they are 

valuable. 

10. Suspicion is a bad quality ; yours is at present un- 

founded. 

11. No. " 

12. Yes, you may take them with every safety to your- 

self; they are good people. 



112 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Catttra JBraront*. 



CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 



1. There is not the slightest chance of the recovery of 

the sick person. 

2. Hot and violent fever, with internal inflammation, 

is the radical cause of the disease. 

3. Powdered wig and spectacles may make a man look 

wise, though his understanding may be contained 
in a pill-box. 

4. Your health is certainly in a bad state, and requires 

but little to be completely disorganised. 

5. There is no chance of your success ; your remedies 

are likely to redouble the complaint. 

6. They are totally unfit ; it's a pity but what you had 

to swallow them yourself. 

7. If you wish to recover, change your present execu- 

tioner, or undertaker's agent. 

8. You will have no kind of success ; loss or distemper 

will totally destroy your stock. 

9. The disposition appears malicious and revengeful ; 

they will satisfy a grudge against you. 

10. You are in exceeding danger, both of loss and injury. 

11. They will become speedy victims to the effects of the 

distemper. 

12. Not unless you wish to introduce a knave or robber 

into your house. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 113 

THE ORACLE 

OF 
flllfett** 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 

1. They will assuredly recover after an illness of long 

and painful duration. 

2. From a gross state of body and superfluity of hu- 

mours the blood is tainted. 

3. The doctor' is extremely clever, and combats the 

disease with his remedies wisely and securely. 

4. Yes you are, from over excitement, which may cause 

a rush of blood to the head. 

5. Certainly you will, if you apply remedies in antipathy 

to the Moon and Mercury. 

6. They require some little alteration to render them 

more balsamic and spicy. 

7. Beware how you change ; your present attendant will 

in a short time do you much benefit. 

8. There is every sign of success in your speculation, 

but buy and sell quickly. 

9. The geomantic sign denotes that they are faithful 

and conscientious. 

10. No ; but your distrust may cause them to leave you 

shortly. 

11. They will soon recover; they have been kept too 

highly. 

12. Close the bargain immediately, you will obtain a 

valuable acquisition. 



114 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

Of 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 

1. There is exceeding great danger of death, or of a 

procrastinated recovery. 

2. It is of an inflammatory nature, and proceeds from 

internal fever or corporeal heat. 

3. He prescribes properly, but does not sufficiently apply 

the leech or the lancet. 

4. You are liable not only to illness, but to a violent 

accident, from want of caution. 

5. If you wish them well, you will desist immediately 

from your medical attendance. 

6. The medicines are totally unfitting ; make them of a 

more cooling nature, and you will succeed. 

7. As soon as you possibly can, as his endeavours will 

cause you to recover your health. 

8. You have not the slightest chance of success ; nothing 

but accidents and disorders will attend your stock. 



9* No ; there is a great deal of maliciousness, want of 
faith, and improbity. 

10. You are in extreme danger, not only of robbery but 

of bodily harm. 

11. There is not the slightest chance of their recovery, 

the distemper is of a rooted nature. 

12. You would introduce a thief or wicked character into 

your house, therefore avoid it. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 115 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 

1. The sick person will not die, but will never recover 

their original health. 

2. There is great relaxation in the digestive functions, 

and nature has been abused by excess. 

3. He cannot prescribe better; if confidence is placed 

in him he will perform a cure. 

4. There is danger of illness by excesses or forcing of 

nature. 

5. Your patient is obstinate, but if he has confidence in 

you, you will succeed. 

6. They are rather of too hot a quality, change them, 

and you will restore health. 

7. No ; by persevering in his rules, there shall be speedy 

amendment in your health. 

8. To buy and sell these sort of animals quickly, the 

figure is good. 

9. Your servants are not dishonest, but attend too much 

to the gratification of their own pleasures. 

10. They will take from you that which they think ne- 

cessary for their own wants. 

11. They will not recover perfectly, but will always bear 

some marks of the distemper about them. 

12. No, you will not do well to take them; they seek 

their own pleasure more than doing their duty. 



116 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 

1. It is with great difficulty and lingering that the per- 

son will recover. 

2. The nature of the sickness is fever, or proceeds from 

an ulcer. 

3. He has no more knowledge of the disease than his 

own pestle and mortar. 

4. There are symptoms of feverishness, therefore avoid 

all strong excitements. 

5. You have no more pretension to medicine than a 

cobbler has to architecture. 

6. Your medicines are something like oil to fire, liable 

to produce a speedy destruction. 

7. When you see him approaching the house, present a 

blunderbuss ; the pill you give him is not so bad 
as the one he has given you. 

8. You will have great gain from all kinds of small 

animals. 

9. You are in danger of being robbed by them, and 

they will abscond themselves. 

10. Change as soon as you can ; there is danger of loss 

and perjury. 

11. By an expert doctor they will speedily recover. 

12. Certainly not ; they are deceitful, lazy, and dishonest. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 117 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Via. 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 

1. The illness will be of an extremely long duration, 

and, without great care, will end in death. 

2. It appears to originate from some over fatigue, or 

great mental anxiety. 

3. He is as changeable as a weathercock, and prescribes 

things without rhyme or reason. 

4. You are not liable to any illness, unless you exert 

yourself by long journeys. 

5. No, you will not, as your system will never be able 

to enter into the nature of the complaint. 

6. You have already made many changes in the medi- 

cines, and you may still change fifty times to no 
purpose. 

7. Tell him to take up his bed and walk; and if he 

cannot walk, lend him crutches. 

8. Your chances of success are exceedingly slight : it 

would be as well not to speculate at all. 

9. Yes they are, but still they are fond of gossiping. 

10. Trust them not with any of your affairs, you might 

just as well put it in the newspaper. 

11. They will very speedily recover; the attack is not 

dangerous. 

12. If you take them for any thing else than messenger 

or courier, you will be disappointed. 



118 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

13OptlIt!0, 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 

1 . The person shall partly recover, but think not that 

health will ever be restored to them. 

2. It arises from a superabundance of phlegm, occa- 

sioned by some old cold. 

3. He does his best, and that cleverly; he perfectly 

understands the nature of the complaint. 

4. There is liability of illness from sudden cold, or 

stoppage of perspiration. 

5. You will certainly succeed in curing the party, but 

not so soon as you expect. 

6. They are not completely fitting, but require to be 

of a more cordial and aromatic nature. 

7. You would change for the worse ; the doctor you 

employ is clever. 

8. Moderately well ; the gain will certainly be more 

than the outlay. 

9. They are faithful and honest, but love pleasure too 

much. 

10. Not in the slightest degree. 

11. It will recover, but will never be of much value 

again. 

12. Yes, you will do well to take them, as they will be 

valuable acquisitions. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 119 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

<£&VttV. 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 

1. The recovery of the sick person will be long and 

lingering. 

2. The disease proceeds from extreme languor, melan- 

choly humours, and black phlegm. 

3. When your doctor comes, give him a dinner of 

thistles, for he is an ass. 

4. There is very great liability of illness, from indulging 

in too much thought and melancholy. 

5. There is no chance of your succeeding in eradicating 

the disease, your knowledge is not sufficient. 

6. They are much more likely to redouble the complaint, 

therefore change them speedily. 

7. Unless you wish to be measured for a coffin, you 

will take no more of his pills and boluses. 

8. It is one of the worst speculations into which you can 

possibly enter; nothing but loss will come of it. 

9. Yes, he is, with the exception that he sacrifices the 

time that he ought to employ for your benefit. 

10. No, you are not, if you look strictly over them. 

11. They cannot recover, as the distemper is too deeply- 

rooted to be eradicated. 

12. Not unless you intend to take a sluggard into your 

employ, who dreams one half of his time and 
sleeps the rest. 



120 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

<ffoitjuiutto, 

CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 

1. The person will never radically recover; the omen 

even denotes great signs of speedy dissolution. 

2. It appears to be a re-action of old complaints, and is 

excessively complicated. 

3. Your doctor is a learned and clever man, neverthe- 

less, he has made some blunder in your complaint. 

4. The first damp, cold, or draught that you expose 

yourself to, will produce a severe illness. 

5. There is scarcely any chance for you, as your re- 

medies are completely out of season. 

6. Health will not be restored by the means you at 

present adopt ; make an alteration in them. 

7. Not if he will change his medicines ; if he will not, 

change him. 

8. These matters are not advantageous to you, you had 

much better speculate in other things. 

9. There is nothing like dishonesty, but they are dis- 

contented, and will leave your service. 

10. You will be in danger of temporary annoyance by 

their quitting you suddenly. 

1 1 . There is but little chance of it ; great care may 

amend their state. 

12. No ; the stay they make with you will be short and 

disagreeable. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 121 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

dFortuna i&ajor* 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH, 

Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 

Seventh House. 

1. Your domestic felicity will render you completely 

happy, and your general success will be great. 

2. Without doubt you will ; the sooner you enter into 

it, the sooner you redouble your happiness. 

3. There is every likelihood that they will possess pro- 

perty, and be of unblemished descent. 

4. After some delays, the event you wish for will come 

about. 

5. The husband will be exceedingly high in a profession, 

or else titled ; the wife of excellent family. 

6. Doubt not their fidelity, the emblem betokens great 

virtue. 

7. You must persevere much before you gain their affec- 

tions ; nevertheless, you will succeed. 

8. A person of a light colour, moderate stature, and 

thin, large eyes, complexion reddish. 

9. You will gain the suit ; if it be an action for da- 

mages, they will be great. 

10. Pay not the slightest attention to them, their efforts 

are completely useless. 

11. Go forward with good courage ; victory will be on 

your side. 

12. You cannot have a better mediator in your affairs. 

G 



122 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

dFortutta Minor. 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 

1. There are but little chances of happiness for you in 

the marriage state. 

2. No. Your capital will be dwindled away in unsuc- 

cessful attempts to gain money. 

3. It would appear that the wife is of noble family ; the 

husband, of a strange eccentric humour. 

4. After extreme disappointments and difficulties, you 

will have your desire. 

5. There are appearances of a title belonging to them, 

but they are not in the possession of it. 

6. Fidelity does not appear to be one of their strongest 

points. 

7. Their feelings towards you, at present, are cool and 

indifferent, but the flame of love may be aroused. 

8. A person with dark eyes, large forehead and nose, 

the complexion rather pale. 

9. You will gain the controversy at law. 

] 0. So as to put you to great difficulties, which, how- 
ever, you will prevail against. 

11. With great danger, wounds, and exhaustion, you 

will gain the battle. 

12. Not very much so, but he will act honestly for his 

own sake. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 123 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 

1. There are signs of early widowhood. 

2. Certainly you will ; you will marry a person whose 

feelings will be congenial to your own. 

3. They will be of moderate good family, and there are 

signs of their being well off in the world. 

4. You will marry the person you wish, but not without 

considerable opposition to your views. 

5. It is most likely they will be commoners, but possess- 

ing great influence in their sphere of life. 

6. The commencement of doubt is a sign for unfaithful- 

ness to begin ; they are not so yet. 

7. They are greatly inclined towards you, and, by per- 

severance, will make their sentiments known. 

8. A person moderately tall, with small eyes, mouth, 

and ears ; the complexion rather red. 

9. Yes, you will ; there is no fear of your being thrown 

in the controversy. 

10. They might just as well endeavour to break a stone 

wall with their naked hands. 

11. Be of good heart and cheer ; neither ball, blow, nor 

lance, will have effect against thee. 

12. It is almost a miracle, but he really is honest, and 

devotes liimself to your interest. 



124 Raphael's sanctuary. 



THE ORACLE 



OP 



^miggio* 



CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 



1. Indeed there are but little chances of happiness for 

you in marriage. 

2. No, you will not ; mental anxiety, chagrin, and mis- 

fortunes will attend you. 

3. The signs are exceedingly deceptive ; you will find 

to your cost that they are not so. 

4. The person you wish to marry delights in deceiving 

you ; no union will take place between you. 

5. They will decidedly be commoners, unfortunate, and 

labouring for little gain. 

6. There are great doubts of it. 

7. They do not love thee at present, neither will love 

thee, whatever may be your perseverance. 

8. A person of moderate stature and thin, thick neck, 

and hair somewhat reddish ; eyes, face, and shoul- 
ders large. 

9. Enter not into it, as you will be cast both for costs 

and damages. 

10. Your enemies will prevail against you, and put you 

in such a position you cannot defend yourself. 

1 1 . Defeat is the only thing you can possibly expect. 

12. He is filling his own pocket at your cost, and does 

not care a fig for you or your cause. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 125 



THE ORACLE 

OP 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 

1 . You certainly will have happiness in wedlock to your 

heart's content. 

2. Much joy and prosperity will attend you in the 

matrimonial alliance. 

3. Their family will be good, and they will gain pro- 

perty by their own endeavours and industry. 

4. You will be much chagrined by rivals before you will 

call the party your own. 

5. It is more likely that they will be wealthy commoners 

than titled people. 

6. As faithful as the North Pole is to the magnet. 

7. They love you, but are coquetish ; they will encourage 

rivals to annoy you. 

8. A fine stature, well developed, round face, large 

eyes of a dark colour, and reddish complexion. 

9. It will not proceed in law ; some accommodation will 

be made which is more beneficial. 

10. Excite them not too much, and they will become 

your friends ; they will not harm you. 

11. Yes. 

12. He is an honest man, and will bring about an agree- 

ment between parties without law. 



126 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Srtettttau 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 

1. Indeed you will not ; that emblem tells of nought but 

inquietude, dissension, and unhappiness. 

2. Poverty and misery stare you in the face ; you would 

rush into a den of trouble. 

3. Neither; they are much more likely to impoverish 

you and to spend all than to be of benefit. 

4. Pray that you may not ; the union would be most 

unfortunate. 

5. They will be of some craft, and continually unfor- 

tunate in their dealings. 

6. They are faithful, but they give but little content in 

the marriage state. 

7. Persevere, and they will love you ; after which you 

will regret your perseverance. 

8. Stature rather tall, darkish red complexion, awkward, 

and excessive large feet. 

9. There is every chance of your losing the law-suit, 

much to your disadvantage. 

10. You will be completely driven into a corner by them ; 

act only on the defensive. 

1 1 . Your life will be in danger from the encounter ; you 

will not prevail. 

12. He is not ; he is a double-dealing man, and you had 

better change. 



. Raphael's sanctuary. 127 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Caput Sracontt. 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 

1 . The sign shows the wife wise and prudent ; the hus- 

band, kind and honourable. 

2. Your prosperity will be exceedingly great, even re- 

doubled, after you enter into that state. 

3. There is every prospect of their being persons both 

of property and good family. 

4. If you persevere, you will ; the slightest tardiness, 

however, will disappoint you. 

^ 

5. Most likely with some persons engaged in lands, 

gardens, and buildings, but of great repute. 

6. There is not the slightest doubt of it ; they are vir- 

tuous, and their affections are devoted to you. 

7. The emblem is favoured by the God of Love ; their 

affections are placed strongly upon you, although 
not shown. 

8. A person of moderate stature, with long face, hand- 

some eyes, long nose, thick hair, and large teeth. 

9. Your adversaries in this matter have not the slightest 

chance of overcoming you. 

10. They appear powerful, and may work you much in- 

jury if you exasperate them. 

11. If it comes to a battle, the enemy gains ; but there 

are signs of a reconciliation. 

12. He is a just, honest, and wise man, and is devoted 

to your cause from honourable motives. 



128 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

Caufcra Bracomg. 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 

1 . This is a most evil figure, denoting no benefit to arise 

from the marriage state. 

2. No, you will not; it promises to be one of the worst 

periods in your life when yon enter into it. 

3. Appearances will be exceedingly deceptive with you 

in this matter ; signs of wealth, but no substance; 

4. No ; their affections are placed on another person, 

who will be successful. 

5. Most likely in trade, but not fortunate persons ; at 

least there is no chance of title. 

6. The answering of this question will not render you 

happy ; the signs are of deception. 

7. They will never love you, but will amuse themselves 

with tormenting and deceiving you. 

8. The face and nose will be rather long, the colour 

reddish, moderate height, with projecting teeth. 

9. You will lose the law-suit, owing to the chicanery 

and tricks of your opposers. 

10. After causing you considerable unhappiness and an- 

noyance, they will cease their oppositions. 

11. You will, although the victory will be nearly as bad 

as a total defeat. 

12. You have trusted your affairs in the hands of a rogue, 

who behaves with duplicity towards you. 



RAPHAELS SANCTUARY. 129 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 

1. Many Geomancers consider that when this sign 

occurs it signifies celibacy. 

2. If marriage should take place, there is not the 

slightest doubt of your prosperity. 

3. The fortunate nature of this sign indicates that they 

will be rich and of good descent. 

4. It is doubtful. The person's thoughts are even now 

fixed upon another party. 

5. The husband would appear to be noble ; and the evil 

possesses, or will possess, great riches. 

6. The commencement of doubt is the commencement 

of deception ; they are now faithful. 

7. They do not love thee now, but will do so, principally 

by epistolary correspondence. 

8. Moderate height, with large head and round face, 

small eyes, and moist forehead. 

9. It is a question if it comes to a law-suit ; the parties 

will make some mutual agreement. 

10. They are much more inclined to become reconciled, 

than to continue enmity. 

1 1 . The opponent appears rather powerful ; nevertheless, 

Fortune decides for thee. 

1 2. He is somewhat different to the rest of his brethren ; 

he will reconcile if he can ; he is honest. 
g 2 



130 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

Uubtu$. 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 

1. The sign Rubeus is of fearful intimation in this ques- 

tion ; it denotes misery or divorce. 

2. Think not of prosperity, but of complete annihilation 

to all your hopes. 

3. If you think so at present, you may discover your 

mistake, when too late ; they have neither. 

4. No, you will not ; your feelings wall only be played 

with, and then you will be laughed at. 

5. The emblem signifies persons of worthless and con- 

niving character, living by their wits. 

6. The husband gives his society to evil people ; the 

wife regards not her strict and matronly duty. 

7. Give over the pursuit if you wish yourself well. 

8. A martial face, with severe look ; dark complexion, 

with eruptions on the skin ; small eyes, large bones. 

9. You w T ill assuredly lose it, and be again involved from 

some contingencies respecting it. 



10. They do not completely prevail against you, but will 

keep you in continued anxiety. 

11. This figure is good in war; you will gain, but with 

danger. 

12. Change immediately ; you are in the hands of a man 

who will ruin you. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 131 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 



1. The sign indicates moderate good fortune, providing 
you ever enter into that state. 



2. There are many indications that you will never enter 
into that state ; if you do, it will be moderately so. 



3. A person of moderate property, but of no great 
descent. 



4. If you do, you will find them become unsociable and 

proud; do not endeavour to bring it to a termination. 

5. They will be commoners, and have continually to 

combat with extreme difficulties. 

6. Temptations will be thrown in their way, which will 

destroy their sense of virtue. 

7. They are like butterflies, having no stability ; you 

will not succeed with them. 

8. Beautiful eyes, stout and fleshy, but not tall; hand- 

some face, small mouth, and clear voice. 

9. There will be none ; some argument will take place. 

10. Your suspicions of enmity are unfounded ; they do 

not seek to harm you. 

1 1 . The affairs will not come to a contest ; all matters 

will be arranged without. 

12. He has certainly some designs of his own, but still 

he will act right by you. 



132 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 



CF 



l^ucr* 



CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 



1 . No ; the marriage will take place under the most 

evil constellations. 

2. Your happiness will be greatly thwarted by entering 

a clandestine union. 

3. There are but few signs, either of property or fauiily 

dignity. 

4. Beware that you are not deceived by them, for you 

will never marry them. 

5. The aspect is completely against marriage ; should it 

be so, it w T ill be to a person of low extraction. 

6. There are many indications of the greatest infidelity 

on their parts. 

7. No, they never will ; they are deceptive, and would 

only pretend to sentiments they do not feel. 

8. The stature will be small, the neck short, fine eyes 

and eyebrows, long face, and ruddy. 

9. Nothing can stop you from gaining the law- suit, but 

it will not be of much profit. 

10. Their endeavours against you will be completely 

useless ; they cannot harm you. 

1 1 . The emblem you have draw r n is most powerful for 

victory. 

12. Although somewhat roguish, still he will serve you 

well, and gain your cause. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 133 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Via. 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 

1. The sign is unfortunate ; happiness or mutual concord 

is not told by it. 

2. Your prosperity will, indeed, be moderate ; expect 

loss and trouble after entering into that state. 

3. They will not ; there is much more outward show 

than intrinsic worth. 

4. They are of such a volatile description, that you can- 

not depend on them ; the chances are against you. 

5. Most probably persons in trade, of a roving, unset- 

tled disposition, and unfortunate. 

6. Their affections are something like a weathercock, 

turned this way and that by the slightest breeze. 

7. They are deceitful, and will never love sincerely or 

disinterestedly, either you or any ether person. 

8. Stature large and square, lean body, face long and 

severe, clear teeth, complexion sallow. 

9. To all intents and purposes you will lose the law- 

suit ; make an accommodation if you can. 

10. They appear changeable and weak ; nevertheless, will 

annoy, but not overcome you. 

11. Your enemy is weak, though impetuous in the onset ; 

fear not ; with cool courage you will gain. 

12. He is drawing you into a quagmire, where you sink 

almost imperceptibly, and are at length stifled. 



134 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 

1. Your happiness will be of an extremely moderate 

nature ; the sign shows indifference. 

2. If you marry at all, your prosperity will be small, 

unless you are engaged with multitudes of people. 

3. It does not appear so ; the sign intimates unfortunate 

persons of moderate extraction. 

4. You are liable to be disappointed in this matter; 

should you marry, then you will repent it. 

5. Certainly they will not be titled ; the sign denotes 

commoners in public situations. 

6. They will be faithful as long as you remain faithful 

to them. 

7. If it be a lady you ask of, she is volatile ; if a gen- 

tleman, he is a butterfly ; they will never love you. 

8. A person of good stature, with a noble face, rather 

round and marked, fine eyes, and brown hair. 

9. There is not the slightest chance of your gaining it ; 

your antagonists are too powerful. 

10. The force seems equal on both sides ; it is spirit and 

courage only that gains the victory. 

1 1 . Your opponent will vex you sorely, yet by exertion 

you may gain. 

12. Ijearn what he will do; he conducts your affairs in 

such a manner that you will lose. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 135 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

<£avttv. 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 

1 . You have drawn the sign Career ; it signifies an 

annoying marriage, with much vexation. 

2. This emblem is exceedingly bad; and denies all ideas, 

either of prosperity or happiness. 

3. No ; the testimonies are against any good being de- 

rived from family or property. 

4. Hope that you may not ; if you do, remember that 

it is your first step to misery. 

5. They appear to be engaged in commerce or trade; 

there are no signs of title. 

6. Not so much as the precise paths of virtue would 

dictate. 

7. Certainly you will have no success ; their feelings are 

somewhat like iron — hard of impression. 

8. Small stature, with large head, round face, thick 

teeth, short arms, thick hair, dark colour. 



9. Let who will gain it, they will lose by it ; the chances 
are against you. 



10. They will not. 



11. You will prevail over your opponent, but with much 
difhcultv. 



12. He seems to be deficient in management; your pro- 
cess ends badly. 



136 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

gFOItjUIUtiO. 

CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 

1. It is a sign of only moderate happiness in marriage ; 

there will be no mutual interest. 

2. You will be prosperous, as far as affairs are concerned ; 

in domestic matters you will not. 

3. They may possess some property, but assuredly they 

will not be of good family. 

4. It will be easy enough to marry them, providing you 

please their extravagant desires. 

5. They will be persons moderately well off, and living 

on a sufficiency, but not titled. 

6. The husband seeks gaiety elsewhere than home, and 

the wife is too fond of pleasure. 

7. No ; they are too fickle and volatile to love any one 

from disinterested motives. 

8. Fine height, good figure, long face, rather pale, nose 

flattish, with beautiful eyes. 

9. There is no doubt but what you will gain the law- 

suit you are anxious about. 

10. Before proceeding to extremities, some accommoda- 

tion or union will be made between you. 

11. You will be completely vanquished by your opponent. 

12. He is clever, and does his best ; the law-suit will be 

gained by his means. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 137 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

dFsrtuna M*)$v. 

CIRCLE THE EIGHTH, 

Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
Eighth House. 

1. There is not the slightest doubt that your coffers will 

be replenished by legacies. 

2. Let no uneasiness afflict you concerning it ; the bill 

will be duly honoured. 

3. The persons who owe it to you are honest, and will 

repay it to you with interest. 

4. If you make speedy application, your success will go 

beyond your expectations. 

5. The illness causing your death will be of an inflam- 

matory nature. 

6. They appear to be honest and well-standing people - y 

your money is safe. 

7. It depends principally upon yourself; remember them 

and they will remember you. 

8. They are persons of great wealth, and enjoy the 

blessings of fortune. 

9. He is a just and honest man ; take the advice of 

your wise friends, for they are true. 

JO. You cannot choose better persons. 

1 1. There is no risk in the matter, as you will receive 

ample interest for the capital laid out. 

12. There is no harm likely to come to you by being a 

party in the paper or transactions inquired after. 



138 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

dfortuna Minor* 

CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 

1. There are signs of legacy, but the money can only 

be gained by controversy or law-suit. 

2. There will be much demurring about the bill ; it will 

be honoured, but not on the day it's due. 

3. After many fruitless applications you will recover the 

money due to you. 

4. Not unless you pay such an exorbitant interest, that 

it will take all benefit from it. 

5. Your death will be brought on by some hypochon- 

driacal follies. 

6. Your money will be safe enough, but you will not 

be able to draw it when you wish. 

7. They will remember you, but in such a manner that 

you will resort to law to benefit by it. 

8. Although persons of moderate property, they pre- 

tend to more than they really possess. 

9. A person of evil feeling, and no heart ; your wife s 

friends will work harm to yourself and her. 

10. Your will will cause litigation, which cannot be 

stopped by the parties you intend to include in it. 

1 1 . Your capital will be safe enough, but no great benefit 

can arise from it. 

12. It is not very advisable ; you would not lose by it, 

but still you would have great trouble. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 139 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



ftrqttttttto* 



CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 



1. There are great signs of legacy for you, especially if 

the person you expect it from should be ill at the 
present moment. 

2. The parties have every intention to honour it, and 

will be able to do so, 

3. Press not your debtors too much, they are honest 

and will pay you. 

4. You will succeed in borrowing the money. 

5. It will be a natural death, proceeding from illness. 

6. They are both honest and honourable, and will not 

defraud you of the money you place in their 
hands. 



7. They will. 



8. They possess very good property, but are rather 

sharp in their dealings. 

9. A person that you well know, grave and sedate. 

Your wife's friends are trustful. 

10. You cannot do better, as they are persons who will 

execute their task with honesty. 

1 1 . There does not appear to be any risk in it ; your 

money will be returned with interest. 

12. You may in all safety ; it appears to be a straight- 

forward transaction. 



140 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 

1. Never place your thoughts upon gaining any benefit 

by legacy. 

2. Although the parties you have engaged wish to honour 

it, they will not be able ; you will lose by it. 

3. No; those who owe it to you have no means of 

reimbursing you. 

4. Those you apply to, although willing, have it not in 

their power to accede to your demands. 

5. The symbol indicates a violent death ; live virtuously, 

or it may be from the hands of the executioner. 

6. It would be the most foolish thing you could do, for 

they will fail. 

7. Whatever hopes they may have held out to you, they 

will disappoint you in the end. 

8. They appear to hold out pretensions which they are 

not able to support. 

9. A man of craft and slyness, and dangerous in prin- 

ciple. Trust not to your wife's friends. 

10. If you do, they will cause the property to be lost to 

those you will it to. 

11. It is a dangerous enterprise; the persons you allude 

to are not sure. 

12. If you put your name to the writing, remember that 

your purse will be diminished. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 14 I 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

Uartttta, 

CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 

1. The sign foretells large gains by inheritance, and 

profit by profession and other undertakings. 

2. Fear not any evil consequences from it ; the bill will 

be duly met. 

3. You will very speedily recover the money you are 

now anxious after. 

4. If you delay not too long, you will certainly succeed 

in obtaining what you desire. 

5. Your death will be natural, and sufficiently slow to 

allow time for the arrangement of all affairs . 

6. It will be safe. 

7 . They will remember you in such a beneficial manner, 

that you will ever after remember them. 

8. They have wealth, property, and credit ; they are 

persons to be sought after and trusted. 

9. A good man, who counsels him not to injure you. 

You may trust the friend of your wife. 

10. Yes, they will execute their trust with great honesty 

and care. 

11. Do not place the whole; an adventure with them 

must only be tried. 

12. It will be productive of much pleasure and satisfac 

tion to you if you do. 



142 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Cristittau 

CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 

1. There will be money left you by legacy, but you will 

have much trouble from matters attending it. 

2. Not exactly at the time on which it will become 

due, but eventually it will be paid. 

3. After considerable trouble and loss of time you will 

succeed in regaining it. 

4. After many unsuccessful attempts, you will obtain it 

for the payment of an enormous interest. 

5. Your death w T ill be occasioned by sorrow, unhappiness, 

and mental despair. 

6. It will be a foolish action if you do, and you will 

bitterly repent of it. 

7. Expect nothing by legacy from the party you at pre- 

sent allude to. 

8. No ; they may have outward show, but no real 

substance. 

9. One with a snakish disposition, who will urge him 

to harm thee. Your wife's friends are dangerous. 

10. If you do, there is great danger that they will not 

perform their parts honourably. 

11. When once you have trusted it to them, make up 

your mind that it is lost, 

12. Be cautious and avoid it; there will be dissension 

and law-suit respecting it. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 143 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

€aput SSracontiS* 

CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 

1. There is every sign of gain, but intimations of law- 

suit or disputes attending it, wherein you will 
conquer. 

2. As soon as it is due, the money will be ready to pay it. 

3. The parties who owe it are honest, and will not fail 

to discharge the debt. 

4. Your success in this matter will go far beyond your 

most sanguine expectations. 

5. Your death will be occasioned from hurt, received 

from a fall or blow. 

6. You cannot place it out in better security, or to more 

advantage. 

7. Most assuredly you may expect to receive great 

benefit after their decease. 

8. They are possessed of more wealth than they seem 

to be, both in land and money. 

9. A friend of yours, who will endeavour to bring about 

a reconciliation : the wife's friends are faithful. 

1 0. They will be faithful friends to those whose affairs 

are trusted to them. 

11. Your capital will be safe, but the profits will not 

quite meet your expectations. 

12. You may, without any fear or distrust ; no harm will 

arise from it. 



144 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



<j?au5a iBtacoms* 



CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 



1. It is complete folly to expect it; it is the last thing 

from which you ought to look for benefit. 

2. You are in great danger of having to pay it yourself; 

those who ought cannot honour it. 

3. Set it down as a bad debt ; don't throw away your 

money in seeking after it. 

4. If your only hope rests upon borrowing, make up 

your mind to be disappointed. 

5. Your death will be violent, occasioned by accident 

from some large animal. 

6. Nothing but risk attends it ; you stand a chance of 

losing all. 

7 . Expect nothing from them ; all promises on that head 

are completely fallacious. 

8. They have no real wealth, although they keep up 

appearances by schemes and inventions. 

9. A dangerous person, full of knavish tricks : the wife's 

friends give wrong counsel. 

10. Not unless you wish them to pocket that which you 

intend for others. 

11. You might as well throw it to the bottom of the sea. 

12. Let not your name be attached to it, as severe re- 

pentance would follow. 



RAPHAELS SANCTUARY. 145 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 

1 . You will gain by them, but not to a sufficient extent 

to be useful. 

2. It will not be honoured when immediately due, but 

will be arranged afterwards. 

3. After much trouble, and many applications, you will 

succeed in recovering it. 

4. Yes; but the terms required will be extremely dis- 

advantageous to you. 

5. There is every sign of a peaceable and natural death. 

6. They are safe enough, but you will have trouble in 

withdrawing it when you want it. 

7 . There will be an assignment in your favour, but ex- 

tremely moderate. 

8. They have a sufficiency of property, although not so 

much as appearances make out. 

9. Your enemy is counselled by a meddling person, who 

is dangerous. Your wife's friends keep no secret. 

10. They are not the best you could adopt, still they will 

deal honestly. 

11. It will be badly, although safely, invested; you 

might turn it to much more profit. 

12. You are advised not. 



146 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



Uuftm$. 



CIRCLE THE EIGHTH, 



1. Seek not after legacies ; you will never be a gainer 

of property in this manner. 

2. It was an ill day when you engaged in it ; it will not 

be honoured ; the trouble arising from it will be 
great. 

3. Those who owe it to you appear to have neither the 

means or intention of paying. 

4. You can expect nothing but flat refusals, or to be 

made a dupe of. 

5. You are in danger of violent death, either by steel 

or fire. 

6. It is the worst act you can do, as your money would 

be irrevocably lost. 

7. They may leave you a shilling. 

8. They are of no property ; their appearance is sup- 

ported by unfair means. 

9. He is a plotting villain, guilty of any enormity. Thy 

wife should change her present friends. 

10. By no means, for the rightful heirs would be cheated 

and laughed at. 

11. It appears a roguish transaction from beginning to 

end ; a bubble, wherein your capital would be lost. 

12. Avoid it; it can only lead you into great trouble or 

losses. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 147 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 

1. There is great gain in store for you from legacies, but 

some time will elapse before you receive them. 

2. Have no anxiety or fear on the subject; the payment 

of it will be honourably made. 

3. You will speedily recover the money, with little or no 

trouble to yourself. 

4. Do not delay seeking after it, and you will certainly 

succeed. 

5. A death from a natural illness affecting the loins. 

6. It will be secure, and you may become possessed of 

it again any time you choose. 

7. Yes, and greatly to your benefit, but it will not arrive 

yet. 

8. They are persons of firm standing in life, and possess 

good property. 

9. Your wife's friends are trustful ; your enemy is coun- 

selled by a person who will endeavour to make you 
friends. 

10. They are trustworthy, and will endeavour to promote 

the welfare of the heirs. 

11. They are honest people, although their scheme may 

not be so profitable as expected. 

12. In the deed or will you may, but avoid all bills. 



148 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 



1. Fate pronounces that you shall never have benefit 

from the dead. 

2. It will be wofully dishonoured, and will bring you 

into considerable trouble. 

3. Those who owe it to you are addicted to cheatery, 

you will never receive it of them. 

4. You will get nothing but cross answers, insulting- 

taunts, and no success. 

5. There is danger of violent death by drowning, or by 

the steel. 

6. Be cautious how you take this step, for assuredly you 

will lose it. 

7. They may leave you an ill word, and that is all. 

8. They possess no property, but live by cheatery and 

roguery. 

9. A man of wrath and anger, who will harm thee. 

Your wife's friends are injurious. 

10. Not unless you wish them to possess the property 

instead of the right persons. 

11. By no means ; if you do, set it down as a dead loss. 

12. If you do, it will plunge you into sorrow, trouble, 

litigation, and expense. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 149 



THE ORACLE 



or 



Via. 

CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 



1. Those persons who might promise it to you, will 

change their minds when the will is made. 

2. There will he great trouble in procuring the money, 

but it will be honoured. 

3. After waiting till your patience is exhausted, you will 

be repaid. 

4. You will have success in this undertaking, but not to 

the amount you require. 

5. There will first be a lingering illness, and death fol- 

lows while being moved, or on a journey. 

6. Their affairs are in such a changeable and fickle state, 

that you had better not attempt it. 

7. Your name will be in it, but your receipts will be 

trifling. 

8. Their property is poor and scanty ; they are even 

liable to lose that. 

9. A person of no consequence, and not to be feared, 

counsels your enemy. The wife has not trust- 
worthy friends. 

10. Do not ; they will not act according to the intentions 

expressed in the will. 

1 1 . Have nothing to do with either them or their affairs. 



12. If you do, you are exceedingly liable to be involved 
in a law- suit from it. 



150 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 

1. Geomancers say, that when this sign arises, the pro- 

perty will be much divided. 

2. After passing through many hands, and causing great 

difficulties, it will be paid. 

3. The person owes money to so many persons, that a 

compromise will be made ; your share will be small. 

4. You need not expect any success ; the applications of 

others have blighted your prospects for the present. 

5. The significations are extremely violent, denoting 

sudden death by murder. 

6. No ; misfortunes will overtake them in such a man- 

ner, that your money will be quite lost. 

7. If they do, it will be in a slight manner. 

8. Their connexions appear large, their ways and means 

great, but not much real property. 

9. The wife's friend and enemy's counsellor are per- 

nicious plotting people. 

10. You had better seek some other persons ; those you 

ask after will not perform their duty rightly. 

11. You would do well to speculate with your capital; 

but you are advised not with the parties you in- 
quire of. 

12. Avoid it if you can ; no pleasant dealings will arise 

from it. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 151 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



(Savctv. 



CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 



1 . You will have to work hard, and to play many a part 

before you can expect any advantage by legacy. 

2. It would have been better if you had never engaged 

in it ; there are fears of its being dishonoured. 

3. It is not likely ; if you do, your expenses of recovery 

will greatly diminish the receipt. 

4. There is no chance of it. 

5. Rush not into debts, if you do, you will be in danger 

of imprisonment and death there. 

6. Be cautious how you proceed in this matter ; most 

likely they will fail. 

7. They will remember you while writing it, but they 

will take care not to put your name in it. 

8. Decidedly not ; their affairs and circumstances are at 

this moment in a crippled state. 

9. This is a sinister figure, and denotes a clever but 

wicked person as the adviser. The wife's friends 
are false. 

10. By no means, for they will use every chicanery to 

wrong the rightful heir. 

11. You may say adieu to it if you do. 

12. It will only involve you in trouble, with the slightest 

chance of benefit. 



152 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CTonjunrtto. 

CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 

1. The sign, although it speaks of gain for you, shows 

that it will be of a very moderate character. 

2. It will, yet not until it shall have caused you very 

great trouble and anxiety. 

3. After a considerable lapse of time they will be re- 

covered. 

4. You will make many fruitless applications, and after 

being driven to despair you will succeed. 

5. The emblem indicates a danger of being waylaid or 

murdered. 

6. There are many ways by which you might dispose of 

it to considerably better advantage. 

7. Yes, they will ; but the legacy will be so small as 

scarcely to be worth your attention. 

8. They are in possession of moderate means, but under 

considerable embarrassments. 

9. The counsellor of your enemy is a man of criminal 

disposition. Your wife's friends deserve no trust. 

1 0. They will never exert themselves much for the benefit 

of those whose affairs they are trusted with. 

11. They are neither firm nor sure enough to cause you 

to place your capital there with confidence. 
■ — ^ ~ — — — — — 

12. If it concerns your own interest, you may do it; if 

for accommodation, you will repent it. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 153 



THE ORACLE 

OP 

dFortuua fflz)ov. 

CIRCLE THE NINTH, 

Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 

Ninth House. 

1 . The voyage will be extremely prosperous ; the gain 

and riches exceedingly great. 

2. Fear not, the vessel will return speedily after a happy 

voyage. 

3. No delay will attend the voyage ; it will be safe, 

prosperous, and quick. 

4. They are at present in excellent circumstance ; there 

is every appearance of their continuing to do well. 

5. The absent party has even now thoughts of returning, 

which will take place in the winter season. 

6. His success in this profession will be exceedingly 

great ; he will attain to the highest dignities. 

7. The living will be gained, and shortly after a change 

to one better. 

8. It will be of great benefit, and his success therein 

will be extremely rapid. 

9. The information contained in them is sound and good, 

especially if they treat of law. 

10. It signifies prosperity and favour from the great, or 

patronage. 

1 1 . You will bring it to a good conclusion, which will be 

profitable and honourable. 

12. Fear not for them ; they are well, and successful. 

h 2 



154 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



dFortuna Aftfttotv 



CIRCLE THE NINTH. 



1. There will be great gain from the voyage, although 

with many unexpected dilemmas. 

2. The ship will sustain some damage, but will certainly 

escape a wreck. 

3. Expect many delays on the voyage, and fear nought 

of danger. 

4. Their circumstances are moderately good, and only 

require industry to improve them. 

5. The return will not be delayed long; the spring will 

promote it. 

6. His knowledge and philosophy will be exceedingly 

great ; his success good. 

7. The living will be gained, but will not prove to be 

of great value. 

8. He will acquire an ample knowledge of it, although 

with labour and difficulty. 

9. There are many good points in the books, and the 

reading of them will be beneficial. 

10. Your dream is a prognostic of releasement from diffi- 

culties and gain. 

11. After much pains you will succeed, and then find it 

but moderately to your advantage. 

12. They are alive, and successful. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 155 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

ArquttfttQ, 

CIRCLE THE NI NTH. 

1. Bright, indeed, are the prospects; the voyage will 

be pleasant, and the gain great. 

2. Not the slightest ; neither rock nor storm will affect 

the vessel. 

3. It will be remarkably speedy, with pleasant and fa- 

vourable weather. 

4. Those you ask of enjoy the blessings of wealth, and 

are prosperous. 

5. They will return, perhaps are returning; however, 

the time will be short. 

6. He will be famed far and near for his piety and 

learning. 

7. He will gain the benefice, and after, remove from 

that to one more wealthy. 

8. By common diligence you will soon become complete 

master of it. 



9. The information contained is valuable ; there is much 
philosophy and good sense in them. 

10. Increase of wealth, and prosperity in your enterprises. 

1 1 . Your success will even surprise yourself ; the investi- 

gations will be an honour to you. 

12. Alive, and in prosperity; there are some signs of a 

speedy return. 



156 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

&fltt££tO« 

CIRCLE THE NINTH. 

1. The voyage threatens to be a losing one; the adven- 

ture will not succeed. 

2. Not of shipwreck or delay, but there is danger from 

pirates or privateers. 

3. It will be speedy, but it will by no means be a 

pleasant one. 

4. They are now combating against the extremes of 

poverty and misfortunes. 

5. They will return, and most likely in the autumn of 

the year. 

6. In any other profession he would do better, as he will 

never be famed for abstinence or piety. 

7. It will be conferred on another person, in spite of his 

utmost exertions. 

8. His time will be lost in the attempt, unless it be 

some art of sword craft, or defence. 

9. What they contain is erroneous, and of no worth ; 

they appear to treat of pastimes. 

10. It is a prognostic of early losses and great trouble. 

11. Your success therein will be nought, and your means 

will be decreased by it. 

2. They are alive, but surrounded with misfortunes, or 
in prison. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 157 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE NINTH. 

1. There will certainly be success, yet the profit from 

the voyage will not be very advantageous. 

2. Not any ; the ship is likely to be becalmed, and 

nothing more. 

3. It does not denote great speed ; there will also be 

unexpected delays. 

4. In high prosperity ; his affairs are prosperous and his 

temper mirthful. 

5. Their thoughts are now upon returning ; they will 

soon put them in action. 

6. They will become one of the ornaments of the church, 

for their piety and sound learning. 

7. Although his expectations may be great, still he will 

be disappointed. 

8. He will attain sufficient knowledge for it to be ex- 

ceedingly beneficial to him. 

9. The books are likely to give more mirth and pleasure 

than sound information. 

10. The dream indicates pleasure, recreation, and wel- 

come visiters. 

1 1 . You will succeed quickly, and it will be a source of 

much joy to you. 

12. Their circumstances and general means are good; 

they enjoy fair health. 



158 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

Srtgtttia* 



CIRCLE THE NINTH. 



1. There will be no gain, occasioned by loss of opportu- 
nities by delays. 



2. Unless they are well piloted they will be lost near 

the shore. 

3. It will be exceedingly adverse ; disappointments and 

delays are at every step. 

4. The absent person is exceedingly melancholy from 

trouble and poverty. 

5. You will be completely disappointed in your expect- 

ance of their return. 



6. If he has the temerity to enter, he will be cast out 

with the loss of his gown. 

7. Nothing but disappointment can possibly attend you 

in this attempt. 

8. He will certainly make great progress in the science, 

but the labour and anxiety will be intense. 

9. You will be completely disappointed in the purchase 

of the books. 

10. A speedy forthcoming misfortune, and great disap- 

pointments. 

11. You will succeed in your present labours, which, 

although praiseworthy, will bring no profit. 

2. There is great liability that the party you inquire after 
is dead. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 159 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Caput 23racomg* 

CIRCLE THE NINTH. 

1 . The gain will be far exceeding the most sanguine 

expectations of the parties interested in the voyage. 

2. The vessel will yet make many a voyage without the 

slightest danger of being wrecked. 

3. It will be exceedingly speedy and prosperous, and at 

last arrive happily in port. 

4. They are rising in life most rapidly, from their own 

industry and perseverance. 

5. Their return will be speedy; in fact, you may be 

taken completely by surprise. 

6. He will do moderately well ; will preserve his good 

name, not from virtue, but from fear of losing it. 

7. The benefice will certainly be gained, and will enjoy 

it long and peaceably. 

8. He does not seem well calculated for scientific pur- 

suits ; his progress will be slow. 

9. A few good points mixed with so many bad ones, that 

it is difficult to decide. 

10. 'Tis of a fortunate character, and denotes forthcom- 

ing means of increasing property. 

11. The success will be so exceedingly small, that the 

labour will be thrown away. 

12. The absent party is well, and has exceedingly fortu- 

nate prospects. 



160 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



Cau&a BracontiS. 



CIRCLE THE NINTH. 



1. Evil were the omens when the ship started, for it 

shall be robbed on the high seas by pirates. 

2. Great danger attends the vessel, but not of shipwreck. 

3. Exceedingly adverse ; not the least gain attending it. 

4. Their means appear to be good, but they will be 

deprived of all by robbery. 

5. They will speedily attempt to return, and are in 

danger of violent death on the way. 

6. It is laughable to hear them speak of it ; the army is 

certainly the fittest place for them. 

7. There is but little chance of it ; if they do, they Avill 

not keep it long. 

8. Your success will never repay your pains ; turn to 

some other pursuit. 

9. The books are of an evil nature ; the information 

liable to lead astray. 

10. Disappointment to the best hopes, and scandal from 

enemies. 

11. If it be of surgery or war, you will; in all other 

things there will be no success. 

12. Wait but a time, and you will hear the news of their 

deaths. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 161 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE NINTH. 

1. Great gain will be attached to the voyage; the em- 

blem is exceedingly prosperous. 

2. The ship will not be wrecked ; it will require repairs 

on its return. 

3. Speedy, pleasant, prosperous, and beneficial, will be 

the voyage. 

4. They are in very great prosperity at the present time, 

and will redouble their possessions. 

5. The return appears to be speedy, but you will have 

news of it first. 

6. They will do uncommonly well, and be bigoted to 

their own opinions. 

7. He will be in the possession of many livings, which 

will be exceedingly profitable to him. 

8. For the study of any science, it is good ; especially 

that of chemistry or rhetoric. 

9. They are of great value ; the information is sound 

and instructive. 

10. A speedy increase of good fortune, and having to do 

with papers or white things. 

1 1 . Most assuredly you will, especially if chemistry or 

physic enters into it. 

12. They are prosperous in their circumstances, and are 

in the enjoyment of excellent health. 



162 Raphael's sanctuary. 



THE ORACLE 

OF 



CIRCLE THE NINTH. 

1. If you undertake this voyage, instead of any gain 

you will lose all, unless in war. 

2. No, there is not, but the ship will be burned or 

spoilt by enemies. 

3. Swift, then slow, and replete with every danger and 

misfortune. 

4. He is in the midst of danger, trouble, poverty, and 

misfortune. 

5. Think not of their return, as your expectations will 

be frustrated. 

6. His assurance may support him for some time, but 

his evil doings will eventually prove his ruin. 

7. He may gain it by artifice, but will never be beloved 

by his flock. 

8. Success is doubtful, as the mind is too vehement to 

give it a proper deliberation. 

9. Nothing can come of those books than to give ex- 

ceedingly erroneous information. 

10. That there is danger of loss of life from fire or robbers. 

11. If it be regarding war you will, or any other means 

of destruction. 



12. The absent party has been murdered, or died some 
other violent death. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 163 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE NINTH. 

1 . If the gain pays the expenses, it is as much as can 

be expected. 

2. The ship will certainly sustain great damage, but 

will not be wrecked. 

3. The voyage will be moderately speedy, and the ship 

will arrive safe with her merchandise. 

4. They are in very indifferent circumstances, but still 

able to maintain their position. 

5. The absent party will return shortly on a Friday, or 

in September. 

6. He will do well enough, as far as outward show is 

concerned, but will not be pious. 

7. Not unless the appointment is gained for him by some 

lady. 

8. Not unless it be a branch of acoustics, or relating to 

music and harmony. 

9. Some little information may be derived from them, 

but they are of no great value. 

10. The dream relates to some secret amour. 

11. No ; your success will be stopped for want of proper 

diligence. 

12. They are alive at present, but in trouble from un- 

steady proceedings. 



i64 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 

OF 



CIRCLE THE NINTH. 

1. It is only prosperous to the man-of-war; to the mer- 

chant's ship it denotes loss. 

2. The ship is in danger of fire, or else be taken by the 

enemy. 

3. The voyage will be exceedingly adverse, and there 

will be great danger. 

4. They are in great trouble at present, from some 

quarrel or controversy in which they are engaged. 



5. They will attempt to return, but it will never be 

accomplished. 

6. It is the very worst thing he could fix on ; he would 

use the sword better than the quill. 

7. Not unless it is by fraud or underhanded dealing. 

8. If it be geometry, or any thing useful for artillery, 

fortifications, or war, be will. 

9. If they are on military subjects or surgery, they will 

give much good information. 

10. Quarrels and dissensions, which will greatly harm the 

dreamer. 

1 1 . There are signs of great success, providing it regards 

fire, steel, or arms. 

1 2. The absent party is most likely dead by violence. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 165 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

Via. 



CIRCLE THE NINTH, 



1 . Expect neither gain nor prosperity from the present 

adventure ; the signs are for loss. 

2. None whatever ; nevertheless, the vessel shall be 

damaged. 

3 . The voyage will be long, tedious, and lingering, yet 

safe. 

4. In circumstances the absent party is rather restrained, 

yet they will do well. 

5. You will soon hear news of them, but they return 

not yet. 

6. He has not sufficient headpiece to understand the 

scholastic dogmas of the churchmen. 

7. He will lose the benefice by his own fault, or his 

incapacity. 

8. Sciences are not profitable to him; he had better 

turn to the arts. 

9. The books are of no good whatever; the informa- 

tion is completely false. 

10. It foretells change or travelling, and removal from 

thy present abode. 

11. You had much better labour in another road, and 

you will have better success. 

12. The figure is exceedingly evil, and denotes the party 

as excessively ill or dead. 



166 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

9opulit0« 



CIRCLE THE NINTH. 



1. The gains will be small, on account of the great 

number of drawbacks upon them. 

2. The ship will not be wrecked, but many will die on 

beard. 

3. It will not be remarkable for its speed, but it will 

arrive safely at its destined port. 

4. Their prosperity is but small, nevertheless, they will 

increase their riches by industry. 

5. The absent person has but little thoughts of return- 

ing, and will delay it as long as he can. 

6. He will draw multitudes to him by the eccentricity 

and singularity of his tenets. 

7. The living will be gained after application to numbers 

of people. 

8. The success will be exceedingly moderate; the time 

spent in it will be lost. 

9. They run from one thing to another in such a manner, 

that their contents may be called frivolous. 

10. It is completely futile, foretells nothing, and proceeds 

from a restless mind. 

11. You will have success, which will gain you great 

popularity. 

12. He appears to be exceedingly ill at the present mo- 

ment, but death will not follow. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 167 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



(Savttv. 



CIRCLE THE NINTH, 



1 . The gain will be so slight, that it can hardly be 

called prosperous. 

2. There will be damage to the ship from sunken rocks, 

but it will not be wrecked. 

3. It will be no ways speedy ; the wind will be adverse, 

and the vessel detained by force. 

4. Their affairs are in a woful situation ; most likely 

they will shortly be in prison. 

5. The absent party will not return for a length of time ; 

he is detained by affairs or force. 

6. He will have more success by his writings than by 

preaching in the pulpit. 

7. He will certainly obtain it after being driven nearly 

to despair by disappointment. 

8. Yes, he will ; especially if it be of an occult or 

abstruse nature. 

9. If the books be of occult subjects or prisons, much 

strange information will be gained from them. 



10. That the person will shortly be in danger of im- 

prisonment* 

11. You will have success, especially if it be out of the 

ordinary track of things. 

12. They are either dead, or at the present moment in 

confinement. 



168 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

tiFoitjuiwtio. 

CIRCLE THE NINTH. 



1 . The figure is exceedingly evil, and shows no gain or 

prosperity from the voyage. 

2. There is not danger of shipwreck; if it be a mer- 

chant-man it will be robbed. 

3. There will be so many stoppings and turnings, that 

the voyage will be nearly double its proper length. 



4. In poverty and adversity, combating against continued 

overwhelming troubles. 

5. Although the absent party wishes it, they will not be 

able to return for a considerable time. 

6. He will be a mere pretender to religion, and will 

support himself by duplicity. 

7. The benefice will be gained; the proceeds from it 

will be hardly a sufficiency. 

8. The querist need not expect the slightest success in 

the science he inquires of. 

9. Mere trumpery, and fit only to lead into error and 

deception. 

10. The dream is not good ; it is the forerunner of ex- 

ceeding disappointments. 

11. After labouring hard, you may half succeed without 

being able to complete it. 

its. The figure is exceedingly sorrowful, and most surely 
denotes death. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 169 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

dfortuna M&)ov. 

CIRCLE THE TENTH, 

Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 

Tenth House. 

1. You have drawn a solar figure, which is an emblem 

of dignity to be gained. 

2. You will rise greatly above the sphere in which you 

were born. 

3. Whatever discredit you may fear, make your mind 

easy ; it will not come. 

4. Your success in this profession or occupation will 

exceed your greatest hopes. 

5. Professions of a scientific character, or places under 

titled people or government. 

6. Although your capital may be small, your credit will 

preserve you. 

7. By continuing your solicitations, you will eventually 

receive great benefit. 

8. It is a fortunate sign, both for the health and condi- 

tion of the mother. 

9. Although they may considerably annoy him, they 

will be defeated at last. 

10. You will gain it, and profit by it. 

T — ——————— — — — 

11. Be cautious in attending to their interests, and they 

will amply reward you. 

12. You could not fix upon a better place for success. 

i 



170 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

dFwtuna Jtttnor* 

CIKCLE THE TENTH. 

1. The figure is of moderate nature, still it shows that 

honours may he expected. 

2. Your life will be of a rising character, depending 

much on your own perseverance. 

3. There is not the slightest fear of it, although at one 

time you may be exceedingly near to it. 

4. You will have very great success in it, providing you 

follow it up well. 

5. Any thing relating to ground or land, as surveyor 

agriculturist. 

6. You are not in danger, though the credit may be 

somewhat hard-pushed. 

7. After nearly despairing, you will have more success 

than you think for. 

8. There is no occasion for fear regarding the mother ; 

she is well, and will do well. 

9. After causing him a great deal of annoyance, he will 

prove too strong for them. 

10. You will gain the situation, and have great prosperity 

in it. 

11. They have your welfare at heart; seek to merit it ; 

you will not repent of it. 

12. It will be highly successful, although not at the 

extreme beginning. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 171 

>> 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

ftcqttttftto* 

CIRCLE THE TENTH. 

1. Right excellent is the figure you have drawn; it 

denotes that honours will be showered. 

2. Persevere with but moderate industry, and you can- 

not fail of rising high in life. 

3. You are not in any danger of this sort, providing you 

have common prudence. 

4. Your gains will be exceedingly great in it, and your 

connexion large. 

5. The occupation that you could best follow, would be 

the army, surgery, or works by fire. 

6. If you are in trouble now> assistance will be given, 

which will put a stop to it. 

7. Yes, you will ; especially if you can gain some lady 

to your cause. 

8. Her health and condition is good, and will remain so 

for a long time. 

9. Your father need not fear them, unless they entangle 

him in money affairs. 

10. Persevere well ; you will gain it, and it will be pro- 

fitable. 

1 1 . You will either receive increase of salary or rise in 

place. 

12. The premises you intend to take will be exceedingly 

prosperous ; therein you will take much money. 



172 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

&mt££to« 

CIRCLE THE TENTH. 

1. No, even if you are possessed of any now, you are 

in liability to lose it. 

2. Were you to commence with a million, you would 

die not worth a farthing. 

3. There is great danger of your downfall, principally 

from pecuniary affairs. 

4. It will be one continued train of misfortunes from 

beginning to end. 

5. It had better be something of a pleasing nature, such 

as painting, music, poetry, or dancing. 

6. Money affairs will go so particularly cross with you, 

that bankruptcy is almost unavoidable. 

7. You will have benefit if it be a lady ; if a gentleman, 

expect nothing. 

8. It is an evil figure for the mother, and shows her to 

be restrained in means. 

9. Your father will eventually be overcome by the efforts 

of those who oppose him. 

10. There is not the slightest chance of your gaining it. 

11. Expect it not; they are not well inclined towards 

you. 

12. Be cautious how you sir.k capital in it, for it will all 

be lost. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 173 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE TENTH. 

1. Dignities will fall upon you unexpectedly ; you will 

have great favour from persons in power. 

2. The life seems more pleasant than profitable, still 

there shall he rise. 

3. Let no melancholy afflict you on that account ; there 

is no danger. 

4. Certainly you will ; you will have much pleasure in 

its practice. 

5. Any thing that contributes to the delight of others, 

such as plays, female ornaments, &c. 

6. Fear it not, your creditors will never come to that 

extremity. 

7. If you can but make him smile, be sure that you will 

succeed. 

8. Exceedingly so ; she is in the enjoyment of health 

and sufficient means. 

9. They are only fit to be laughed at and turned to scorn. 

10. The situation you will have, and much pleasure in it. 

11. You will receive particular benefits from them, but 

attend to their interests. 

12. They will be extremely fortunate, therefore change 

not your present intentions. 



174 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Vrfttftfa* 

CIRCLE THE TENTH, 

1 . Dignities and honours will be showered on those at 

your side, while you will grovel in the mire. 

2. From your cradle to your death sorrow and disap- 

pointment attends you. 

3. There is extreme danger; you have yet a little time, 

make good use of it. 

4. No sort of success can attend you in it, neither will 

you have patronage. 

5. It were best to deal in liquids, or else in funeral 

affairs. 

6. Your creditors are almost sure to cause you to become 

a bankrupt. 

7. Even now he has given orders that you shall not be 

admitted to him. 

8. She is in very great sorrow and trouble ; her health 

is on the decline. 

9. Your father is so oppressed in credit at present, that 

they will soon overcome him. 

10. No, you will not ; another will gain it before you. 

1 1 . Were you to stay a thousand years, you would never 

receive any benefit. 

12. Never expect to do well in that place ; it is contrary 

to your horoscope. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 175 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Caput Saracontg* 

CIRCLE THE TENTH. 

1. If a person already dignified asks the question, he 

will attain the highest estate, otherwise it will be 
a title. 

2. You will rise greatly, and profit by the patronage of 

the high. 

3. Not unless you gain the enmity of some lord or great 

person. 

4. The profession wall not only confer credit, but your 

profits will be large by it. 

5. All matters of buildings, or relating to lands, you 

will find profitable. 

6. There is not the slightest danger of it ; the creditors 

are lenient. 

7. Yes, you will; particularly if you can influence a 

titled female in your behalf. 

8. The condition is remarkably prosperous, and the 

health unattacked. 

9. Their efforts are entirely useless. 

10. Yes, you will, but after considerable opposition. 

1 1 . You will receive benefit, both as regards your credit 

and pecuniary prosperity. 

12. Your success in the place will be unlimited, and your 

profits large. 



176 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

©antra Slracontg. 

CIRCLE THE TENTH. 

1. However great your merits may be, they will be 

always disregarded, and produce no honour. 

2. It is much more likely to be a continued struggle 

against oppression and difficulty. 

3. Were you possessed of the highest title, nothing 

would stop your speedy disgrace. 

4. It will entirely blight your prospects in life, and 

exhaust your means. 

5. You will not succeed, unless it be about offices of 

justice, or legal institutions. 

6. Nothing can save you from it, take what care you 

can of yourself. 

7. You will receive no benefit from them, but receive 

their decided ill will. 

8. The mother is in the greatest trouble in her affairs; 

the health is dangerously afflicted. 

9. Your father will decidedly fall a victim to the exertions 

of his opponents. 

10. Seek not after it, as you would merely lose time 

which is valuable to you. 

11. You are much more likely to have your character 

injured by them than to receive benefit. 

12. Nothing but unsuccess, which swallows up your 

capital, and leaves you pennyless. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY; 177 

THE ORACLE 

OF 



CIRCLE THE TENTH. 

1. By extreme perseverance in your profession you will 

at last gain a title. 

2. You will rise in life above the station you now occupy^, 

but it will be late. 

3. Not for the present, but you must be cautious of not 

running into foolish speculations. 

4. You will have great success in it, providing you keep 

to it solely. 

5. The navy appears profitable, otherwise, importation. 

or exportation of goods. 

6. Not if you keep yourself free from written liabilities^ 

such as bills, &c. 

7. You will certainly receive very great benefit from 

them. 

8. She is in a good state of health, and her condition is 

sufficient and thriving. 

9. No, they will not, although he will be in great fear 

of them. 

1 0. After being nearly in despair about it, fortune will at 

last favour you. 

11. Act honestly by them, and they may become the 

founders of your fortune. 

12. Your commercial success will be exceedingly great 

while you remain in it. 
i 2 



178 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE TENTH. 

1. Let not your thoughts be placed on this; disgrace 

from your present station will be much more likely. 

2. Your career through life will be of such a nature, 

that it will reflect no credit on you. 

3. Yes, you are, and immediately ; you are advised to 

move from your present place. 

4. Let it be what it will, there is no possibility of your 

success. 

5. You would do best in making harness, arms, fire- 

works, or destructive engines. 

6. Your creditors are greatly irritated against you, and 

will not scruple to drive you to the last extremity. 

7. Your solicitations will only meet with scorn and angry 

denials. 

8. The emblem shows that they are at the present mo- 

ment in the most precarious state. 

9. Let your father compromise, otherwise he will be 

ruined. 

10. You will not obtain it ; your disappointment will be 

exceedingly severe. 

11. They are ill-inclined towards you. 

12. It will prove total ruination to all your hopes and 

expectations. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 179 



THE ORACLE 

OP 

CIRCLE THE TENTH, 

1. Honours you may expect, but it is questionable if a 

title will be added to your name. 

2. Only take industry as your guiding point, and nothing 

can stop your progress. 

3. It is a favourable sign, and you will generally be able 

to free yourself from your dilemmas. 

4. Proceed boldly ; you will gain patronage, and have 

great success. 

5. It were best to deal in articles used for female attire, 

or curiosities. 

6. Your creditors will become satisfied without going to 

that extremity. 

7. Yes, if it be a lady; if not, let them solicit for you. 

8. Her affairs are in good order, and her health com- 

pletely unafflicted. 

9. No, they will not, although they will cause him 

much annoyance. 

10. After a great deal of labour and struggling you will 

obtain it. 

1 1 . Benefit you will have, but to no great extent. 

12. Eventually you will succeed, if your capital can 

withstand your first expenses. 



180 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 



OP 



19 tier* 



CIRCLE THE TENTH. 



J . Look forward to it with confidence, and your honour 
will become exceedingly great. 

2. It will be of a stormy character, with many disputes ; 

nevertheless, you will rise. 

3. There is danger of great discredit, unless you| im- 

mediately compromise or settle your affairs. 

4. Moderately well ; do not be over sanguine on the 

point. 

5. You cannot do better than to be surgeon, cutler, or 

soldier. 

6. There is very great danger of bankruptcy, as the 

creditors are extremely irritable. 

7. Yes, if it be in a military affair, otherwise he will be 

displeased at your request. 

8. The health is* good at present, but she is liable to 

inflammatory illness. 

9. After a sharp contest they will fail in their endeavours 

to injure him. 

10. You will gain the situation, and have broils and 

contentions when in it. 

11. Need expect no particular benefit from them; they 

have some pique against you. 

12. While you are in it you will succeed, but it will cause 

controversy, or be burnt down. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUAHY. 181 



THE OKACLE 

OF 

Via. 

CIRCLE THE TENTH. 

1. There is not much chance of it; even if you should, 

it would be of no worth. 

2. It will be of such a very fluctuating character, that 

a decided rise is almost impossible. 

3. Your fortunes are now on the change ; the emblem 

signifies much for the worse. 

4. It will not succeed well ; you will only follow it for 

a time, and then change to another. 

5. All matters of canals, aqueducts, waters, and voyages, 

will prove most successful to you. 

6. Your credit will decline rapidly ; there is great danger 

of bankruptcy. 

7. He may give to you some post, which will not re- 

munerate you for the trouble of attending to it. 

8. Her affairs are in disorder ; her health in a feeble and 

fluctuating state. 

9. Your father will not have the force of defending 

himself from their assaults. 

10. There is but little chance for you ; if you do, it will 

not be profitable. 

11. The only benefit you will receive, will be increase of 

knowledge in their employment. 

1 2. It will be exceedingly unfortunate ; your business 

will decrease till it be of no worth. 



182 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

Voyulitff* 

CIRCLE THE TENTH. 

1 . The emblem you have drawn is not favourable for 
the attainment of any dignity or title. 

2. You will have to do with multitudes of people, who 

will rise, but with difficulty. 

3. There are hundreds who would rejoice in your down- 

fall ; nevertheless, they shall be disappointed. 

4. You may be able to keep on in it, but great success 

you will never have. 

5. Were you to keep a tavern, or any place for multi- 

tudes of people, you would have good success. 

6. You are not in danger of bankruptcy immediately, 

but unless you are cautious, it will be the case. 

7. Although he may pretend to it, he has neither the 

power nor the will to advance you. 

8. The mother is exceedingly unfortunate, and suffers 

both in health and affairs. 

9. They appear to have so many resources, that he will 

eventually be overpowered by their endeavours. 

10. There are so many applicants for the situation, that 

your chance is exceedingly meagre. 

1 1 . No, you will not ; there are far too many other per- 

sons seeking for their favours. 

12. It is an unfortunate figure ; it would be wise to seek 

some other situation. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 183 

THE ORACLE 

OF - 

titeror* 

CIRCLE THE TENTH. 

1; Never expect to obtain any dignity ; if you possess 
any now, you will be disgraced by the authorities. 

2. There is little chance of either rise or success for 

you ; you are in danger of being imprisoned. 

3. Sorrowful is your emblem ; you are on the brink of a 

precipice, holding at a breaking branch. 

4. It will lead you into the greatest difficulties, occa- 

sioned by total want of success. 

5. All matters regarding prisons, tombs, secret coffers, 

and intricate machinery, are best. 

6. Bankruptcy is almost certain to arrive to you, and a 

long imprisonment. 

7. Your time will be lost in vain solicitations; you will 

offend, and be in trouble through it. 

8. Indeed it is not ; the health is bad, occasioned by 

the great disorder of her affairs. 

9. They w r ill gain a victory over him, and sorely oppress 

and afflict him afterwards. 

10. You have not the slightest chance of gaining the 

situation. 

11. No; they will be so involved, that it will be com- 

pletely out of their power to benefit you. 

12. If you open the shop, it will cause you to be shut 

up between the walls of a prison. 



384 kaphael's sanctuary. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

tironiututio. 

CIRCLE THE TENTH. 

J . If you are attached to the Court, or engaged in 
policy, you will certainly meet with dignities. 

2. The emblem foretells that there will be but few 

periods in yo ur life that you can call fortunate. 

3. It certainly is not a time to risk any thing ; if you 

do, discredit will come of it. 

4. You had much better make a change in it, as your 

success appears excessively moderate. 

5. You could not do better than to deal in ancient pic- 

tures, statues, and works of art. 

6. Your affairs will go to the last ebb, and then you 

will be saved from this misfortune. 

7. If it be in ecclesiastical matters, you will;* otherwise 

you must obtain the favour of some clergyman. 

8. There is a strange want of order in your mother's 

affairs ; the health is moderately good. 

9. Not unless they can obtain from him certain papers ; 

if they do, he will be overcome. 

10. If it be a commercial situation, you stand a little 

chance ; Dtherwise give up all thoughts of it. 

11. They will benefit you by good recommendation and 

good words, they can do no more. 

12* It certainly is not an advantageous place. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 185 



THE ORACLE 



OP 



dFcrittna J$lajor< 



CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH, 

Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
Eleventh House. 

1. He is trustworthy ; faith id ay be placed in him. 

2. A thin person, of rather short stature, face reddish, 

large eyes, and light hair. 

3. The wish you make will be granted to you. 

4. At the present time they are exceedingly successful, 

gaining both in friends and means. 

5. You will have no disappointments from your expecta- 

tions ; they will be realised beyond your desires. 

6. It will not only be relief that you will have, but sup- 

port that may realise your future fortune. 

7. Your employers seek your welfare, and will not fail 

of conducing highly to your benefit. 

8. The promises were considered binding, and will be 

realised beyond the extent you imagine. 

9. The emblem signifies that your father's credit is so 

strong, that his enemies cannot overcome him. 

10. Yes, you will ; and a happy day it will he to yon 

when you enter into it. 

11. The geomantic emblem tells of great recompense 

from employers, especially as regards credit. 

12. It will be most fortunate unto you, on account of 

the patronage you will receive therein. 



186 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

dfortuna Minor* 

CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 

1. The person that you now inquire about is a faithful 

friend. 

2. A person of moderate stature, pale face, large long 

nose, and black eyes. 

3. You will obtain your present wish, but not to the 

extent you now expect. 

4. The friend you inquire after is doing moderately well. 

5. They will be realised, but they will require great 

exertions on your own part. 

6- Your hopes will be realised with regard to the relief 
you expect. 

7. It depends much upon yourself; at all events, the 

profits will not be large. 

8. The promises were made sincerely, but will not be 

fulfilled to their utmost extent for want of means. 

9. The completion of your affairs will be an advantage 

to you. 

10. Your employers are possessed of much capital, al- 

though under contingencies at present. 

1 1 . This figure denotes disappointment regarding friends ; 

the meeting will not be so soon as you expect. 

12. The ultimate result of your hopes at present will be 

moderate, yet beneficial, success. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 187 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 

1. Those you inquire after are really your friends, and 

would decidedly help you in a time of difficulty. 

2. Persons of moderate stature, small eyes, mouth, and 

ears, with much hair. 

3. If it signifies gain you will have your wish ; in other 

matters it is equally good. 

4. Your friend is well and hearty, and thriving well in 

life. 

5. If your hopes are too extravagant, you may look 

forward to their realisation. 

6. You will have great and beneficial relief from your 

friends. 

7. Your employment will be exceedingly lucrative, and 

your employer contented. 

8. They will not only be realised, but great additions 

will be made. 

9. Your question is wise ; your affairs will be realised 

to your advantage. 

10. Their funds are in a prosperous state, and liable to 

be redoubled. 

11. Soon will you see your friends, and much pleasure 

will accrue from the meeting. 



12. That you will attain to them, and have profit and 
success following them. 



188 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 



OP 



&mi$$io* 



CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH, 



1. They please themselves with deceiving you; trust 

not a snake in the grass. 

2. Persons of small stature, and thin, with thick neck, 

and hair inclining to be reddish. 

3. Expect nothing but the most extreme disappointment. 

4. He is in trouble, and his affairs are in a most dis- 

ordered state. 

5. They w T ill be completely blasted ; not one tittle of 

them will be realised. 

6. They have neither the good will nor the generosity 

to be of benefit to you. 

7. You will have no profit from him ; you are more 

likely to lose your salary. 

8. Never ; they were only made at first to lead you into 

a snare, or deceive you. 

9. Wish it not ; avoid the annihilation of all your future 

prospects in life. 

10. In a most desperate state ; they hardly know how to 

go on. 

11. In all matters regarding friends, you will have no- 

thing but delay and disappointments. 

12. Complete frustration; Fortune turns her back upon 

thee with a frown. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 189 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

H&tftta* 

CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 

1. The person that you consider a friend, is powerful, 

faithful, and trustworthy. 

2. Persons of a fair stature, round face, large black 

eyes, and ruddy complexion. 

3. If it is not too extravagant, you have decided aspects 

in their favour. 

4. In the midst of parties and pleasure, enjoyment and 

mirth, and successful in affairs. 

5. Your expectations will be realised; joy and satisfac- 

tion w r ill come of them. 

6. The relief you expect will speedily arrive ; your 

friends are well inclined towards you. 

7. You will have much more pleasure than profit; still 

it will be beneficial to you. 

8. Even were they made in joke, the persons w r ould 

realise them from a sense of honour. 

9. Certainly you do ; your affairs w T ill be completed ac- 

cording to your desires. 

10. Their funds are in a very secure state ; they have a 

sufficiency for all demands. 

11. Very shortly shall you see them, and a joyful meeting 

it shall be. 

12 The result will be the complete success of what you 
at present inquire after. 



190 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

Criatittau 

CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 

1. The person you inquire after at present is deceitful, 

and will deceive you. 

2. Persons of a tall stature, skin of a black and red, 

mixed, with long teeth and feet. 

3. You will be most cruelly and sorrowfully disappointed 

in your wish. 

4. In sorrow, trouble, disappointments, and tribulation. 

5. Never ; change your desires, or expect continued 

disappointment. 

6. You may expect the relief, but they are either un- 

willing or unable to give it you. 

7. You will meet with nothing but loss of time and 

frustrated expectations. 

8. They will never be realised, neither were they pro- 

mised w T ith that intent. 

9. It would be the w^orst thing that could possibly happen 

to you, producing but discontent. 

10. Nearly at their last ebb ; they have been for some 

time diminishing. 

1 1 . You will be disappointed in your expectances in this 

affair. 

12. Total failure to your hopes, and regret that you ever 

thought of them. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 191 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Caput J9raronf0« 

CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 

1 . They cannot be more so ; the affection they bear you 
is disinterested. 



2. Small stature, long nose and face, beautiful eyes, 

and large teeth. 

3. There is no doubt but what you will, and sooner than 

you expect. 

4. He is exceedingly successful at the present time, 

gaining both riches and credit. 

5. They will certainly be realised, especially if they 

regard gain or prosperity. 

6. Your friends appear to be rich, and can well afford 

it ; certainly they will not disappoint you. 

7 . You will gain both profit and credit in their employ- 

ment ; endeavour not to leave it. 

8. The promises that have been made will be realised to 

their utmost extent. 

9. The geomantic sign is fortunate; it shows that you 

are right, and your desires will be completed. 

10. They have no occasion for fear ; their funds are sure 

and certain. 

11. You will speedily see them, and great will be their 

affection towards you. 

12. Complete success and good fortune attending it. 



192 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CTatttra 23racomg, 

CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 

1 . The sign tells of black actions : poison, assassination, 

perfidy, and traitorous designs. 

2. It is difficult to find one ; the face and nose will be 

long, red colour, large mouth, and teeth turned 
outwards. 

3. Expect not to gain that what you wish for. 

4. Most likely he is the victim of some conspiracy or 

treachery against him. 

5. Promises will be made to you that they shall be, but 

they will not come to pass. 

6. They care not for you; will give you no relief, even 

should you be starving. 

7. The profit you ought to expect from him, you are 

likely to lose by his death. 

8. They were made merely with the desire of laughing 

at you, or deceiving y^ou. 

9. Were they to be completed, it would be the most 

unfortunate event in your whole life. 

JO. They are in a very bad state, and promise to be 
w r orse, from some sudden death. 

11. You may see them shortly, but the meeting will be 

any th^ng but agreeable. 

12, The ultimate result will be a complete and decided 

disappointment. 



KAPHAEl/s SANCTUARY. 19 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



r > 



aitm*» 



CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH, 



1. At the present moment he is friendly to you, but so 

inconstant, that it is unwise to trust him. 

2. The eyes will be small, the face round, large head, 

and small stature. 

3. You will obtain your wish, but not to the extent you 

desire. 

4. He is doing well, but so unsettled, that he is not 

happy. 

5. Yes, they will ; but you will not find them advan- 

tageous to you after all. 

6. The relief you will have from them will be moderate ; 

they are inconstant in their affections. 

7. You will not stay long in your present employment; 

your gains will therefore be small. 

8. They will never be realised to you more than in part. 

9. It is moderately good if they are completed, though 

the advantage will not be great. 

10. Rather fluctuating, but they will speedily become 

more settled. 

1 1 . The emblem shows a speedy meeting between friends, 

and that good will come of it. 

1 2. That they will partly be completed at first ; the other 

part with delays. 



194 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 



1. He is completely a false friend, quarrelsome, and 

will lead thee into danger. 

2. This figure denotes that you will never have any 

disinterested friend. 

3. Not unless your wish be regarding the army or 

surgery. 

4. In the midst of dissensions, troubles, and, perhaps, 

bloodshed. 

5. If they regard wars, or affairs of violence, they will 

certainly be realised. 

6. They are much more liable to get you in trouble for 

themselves, than to relieve you. 

7. No ; be cautious while you are in it ; your employer 

will entangle you in some danger. 

8. They were completely made to you with a design of 

deceiving you. 

9. By no means ; this is the last of all things that could 

be desired for your welfare. 

10. Their funds are in a deplorable state, and threaten a 

speedy destruction. 

11. Hope that you may not, as nothing but quarrels can 

result from the interview. 

12. That if they are realised, it would be the first step 

towards your ultimate ruin. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 195 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

9tttila, 

CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 

1. "A friend in need is a friend indeed ;" and thus you 

will find those you ask of. 

2. A well-made person, rather fleshy, moderate height, 

with a soft melodious voice. 

3 . If it is any thing regarding a lady, you will obtain it. 

4. He seems to be seeking pleasure, and is prosperous 

and happy in his affairs. 

5. Your expectations will certainly be realised^ especially 

if they regard riches or legacies. 

6. You w T ill speedily have it ; their good inclination will 

cause them to do more than you expect. 

7. Pay all due attention to their interests, for surely 

you shall receive great recompense for it. 

8. Have no doubts upon the matter ; the promises will 

be speedily realised. 

9. You do right in wishing it, and your wishes will be 

accomplished greatly to your benefit. 

10. Your employer's funds are in no danger of sinking ; 

they are more likely to be redoubled. 

11. It is a good figure in all matters regarding friends ; 

the probabilities are that you will see them. 

12. The first result will be success, and the next, satis- 

faction and prosperity from them. 



196 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 

1. The company of the person you now consider as a 

friend is disadvantageous to you. 

2. A small-statured person, with long face, small mouth, 

and badly arranged teeth. 

3. Your wish will not be obtained; if it should, it 

would be unfortunate for thee. 

4. The figure regarding him is evil, and denotes that he 

is in strife and perplexities. 

5. Expect not their realisation ; nothing but disappoint- 

ment can attend your present desires. 

6. They have not the power to relieve you, or if they 

had, they would not do it. 

7. No, you need not expect any profit from them. 

8. They were made by persons who knew at the time of 

making them that they would not be fulfilled. 

9. Were they completed, it would complete your ruin ; 

they are unreasonable. 

10. Rather in a deranged state ; it will require the utmost 

policy for them to be kept in order. 

11. It is a bad figure for meetings between friends ; it 

denotes quarrelling. 

12. Disappointment, opposition, and, ultimately, total 

failure. 



BAPHAEIi'S SANCTUAKY. 197 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

Via. 

CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 

1. The figure signifies the friend to be good and worthy. 

2. A tall square body and lean, long severe looking face, 

the head small, and sallow complexion. 

3. Your wish will be obtained, but it will not answer 

your expectations. 

4. Your friend is doing moderately well, and seems on 

the point of travelling": 

5. Your hopes and expectations will be half realised, 

and no more. 

6. No ; some relief will come, but not according to 

your desires. 

7. Your profit will, indeed, be small, if any; they are 

too niggardly. 

8. Some portion of them may be realised, merely to 

avoid controversy. 

9. Wish not for it too much ; it is of an unstable and 

changeable character. 



10. Excessively fluctuating; there is no great stock in 
hand. 

1 ] . Although your friends are willing to see you, still 
there will be disappointments. 

1 2. The result of your present hopes will be changeability 
and failure. 



198 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 

1. The person is really friendly towards you, without 

the means of acting as he wishes. 

2. A tall person, with a benignant face, marked or 

scared ; fine eyes, large teeth, and brown hair. 

3 . Fortune seems extremely changeable to thee at present. 

4. Your friend is in momentary difficulties, from which 

he will be able to extricate himself. 

5. They will be realised in part, but not to the extent 

of your expectations. 

6. Your applications to your friends will be in vain ; they 

have it not at present in their power to relieve you. 

7. The sign signifies great profit to come to you from 

your employers. 

8. They will be met half way, and that is as much as 

you must expect. 

9. They will not be completed; if they were, they 

would not be profitable. 

10. Liable to extreme fluctuations, which they will hardly 

be able to withstand. 

11. You will shortly see fickle people, but not friends. 

12. That they may excite your mind, but never be of 

ultimate good to you. 



baphael's sanctuary. 199 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

<ftarret\ 

CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 

1 . The person would certainly keep a secret, but tempt 
him not in money matters. 

2* Small stature, with large head, round face, thick 
teeth, short arms, and sun-bunit colour. 

3. You will never obtain the wish you now inquire 
after. 



4. In extreme difficulties, perchance in prison. 



5. Expect not their realisation; nothing but disappoint- 

ment can attend yon in this matter. 

6. Your friends are not able, or will not give it to you; 

trust to your own endeavours. 

7. None whatever ; they are not generous enough to aid 

those that they ought. 

8. They will never be realised ; the parties made them 

to suit their own plans. 

9. If your present affairs were completed, they would 

ultimately cause extreme difficulties. 

10. They have so many demands w T hich they ought to 

meet, that they have hardly any funds of their 
own. 

1 1 . There is no chance of it. 



12. That if they are realised, you will repent of it for a 



length of time to come. 



200 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

4£Ottjtntrtio. 

CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 

1. The party certainly appears friendly without ths 
power of helping you much. 



2. A tall person of good figure, with long face, com- 

plexion pale, fine eyes, and long teeth. 

3. Your wish, although fulfilled, will not he to its ut- 

most extent. 

4. Your friend is under temporary difficulties, from 

which he will extricate himself. 

5. Not perfectly, yet you shall receive benefit from them. 

6. Yes, you will ; they will do all in their power to serve 

you. 

7. Gold is their idol ; they will not part from it ; expect 

no recompense. 

8. The promises will be fulfilled, but you will not have 

reason to be thankful for them. 

9. Were they completed, they would be of little good 

to you ; seek it not too hastily. 

10. In a very confined state ; they are almost driven to 
extremities. 



1 1 . The figure does not show meeting of friends, there- 
fore expect it not. 



12, Your desires will not wholly be granted ; the result 
will be regret. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 201 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

dFortuna flft&jor. 

CIRCLE THE TWELFTH, 

Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 

Twelfth House. 

1 . The figure signifies that the prisoner shall speedily be 

released. 

2. Have no apprehension of prison, for there is no 

danger. 

3. If you use common judgment in the speculation, your 

gains will be large. 

4. You will find it a good purchase, either for swiftness, 

or for the race-course. 

5. Fear them not, but go boldly against them, and you 

will conquer. 

6. Light hair, thin meagre stature, reddish face, and 

large eyes. 

7. No one means to harm thee ; at least, not by 

treacherous means. 

8. No ; although their eccentricity or poverty may cause 

them to be suspected. 

9. The only witchery there is, arises from your own 

mismanagement. 

10. You have not many, and what there are you will 

overcome. 

1 1 . There are no traitors in the place. 

12. They will thrive much, and become valuable under 

your keeping. 

k 2 



202 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

dFflrttttta Jtttnor* 

CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 

1 . The prisoner shall speedily be released from his pre- 

sent bondage. 

2. If you act at all prudently, there is not the slightest- 

danger. 

3. If you buy and sell quickly, you will gain much by 

the enterprise. 

4. The horse is strong, in good state, sound, swift, and 

nimble. 

5. Most assuredly you will, as they are in a complete 

state of weakness. 

6. Persons of moderate stature, pale face, long large 

nose, and black eyes. 

7. Be in fear of none ; at present you are out of harm's 

reach. 

8. Entertain no such ideas ; the person deserves a better 

reputation. 

9. No arts of witchcraft have been used against thee. 

10. You have private enemies, who are incapable of doing 

more than to indulge in private hatred. 

11. Although the agreement is not great, still there are 

no traitors or deceivers. 

12. You will have great gain by them, as they will nearly 

double their present value. 



RAPHAEL S SANCTUARY. 



203 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

ftcqutgttto* 

CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 



1 . This is an evil figure for the prisoner ; it denotes long 

captivity. 

2. If you allow your affairs to become disordered, you 

are certainly in danger of imprisonment. 

3. You are advised not ; the profit arising from them 

would be exceedingly small. 

4. No ; he will neither be sound or swift, and has some 

disease in the head. 

5. You had much better avoid than provoke them; they 

are powerful and malicious. 



6. Avoid those who have small eyes, mouth, and ears, 
for they will harm you. 



7. You are; you cannot keep yourself too secure, or 

too much on your guard. 

8. No ; but still they are malicious and evil-doing people. 

9. There has not ; natural circumstances have alone 

caused the effects. 

10. You have many private enemies, strong, vindictive, 
and powerful. 

1 i. Be not suspicious ; there are no traitors in the place. 

12. No ; blight or distemper will sorely vex them. 



204 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

&mtg£to« 

CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 

1. The prisoner will be long detained, and have much 

sickness during his captivity. 

2. The danger stares you in the face ; retreat while yet 

you may. 

3. Enter not into it; it is a losing and dangerous specu- 

lation. 



4. The horse appears sound and swift, but still is not a 

good bargain. 

5. If you face them openly, you certainly shall prevail 

against them. 

6. Avoid all persons with large shoulders, goggle eyes, 

and red hair. 

7. There is considerable danger for you, and the sign 

tells of harm from it. 

8. They are ill- willed persons, and work harm by strange 

means. 



9. There have been actions made contrary to natural 
means, which have hurt you. 

10. Your private enemies are numerous and powerful. 

11. If you are wise you will keep a wise tongue in your 

head, for there are traitors. 

] 2. It is not a sign of thriftiness for large cattle ; it 
denotes disease and loss by them. 



raphakl's sanctuary. 205 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



liwtitia. 



CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 



1. The captivity will be exceedingly short from a speedy 

settlement of the affairs. 

2. You arc not in danger at the present or even at any 

other time. 

3. The speculation is a profitable one; the beasts will 

thrive, and the gains will be great. 

4. It is a good sound animal, and extremely sure-footed. 

5. By remaining on the defensive, you will ; but if you 

attack them, you will be defeated. 

6. Avoid those persons who have great abundance of 

hair, with narrow shoulders. 



7. There is no danger of any thing of the sort at the 

present time. 

8. Neither witch nor wizard ; they are completely harm- 

less people. 

9. Use your endeavours, and you will soon find that 

industry will dissolve the enchantment. 

10. Your private enemies are small in number, and those 

powerless to do you harm. 

11. You may freely trust the present company, as there 

is neither spy nor traitor present. 

12. With but little care and attention you will have great 

thriftiness therein. 



206 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 

1. It is an evil omen, and signifies long durance and 
torment during the imprisonment. 



2. You are in the greatest danger; it will require all 

your wits to keep from it. 

3. No, you will not ; you will completely ruin yourself 

by losses and disasters. 



4. Neither one nor the other ; the animal is broken- 

winded and unfit for use. 

5. Provoke them not, for assuredly you will be overcome. 



6. A person of tall stature, bristly hair, and dark red 

complexion. 

7. You are completely surrounded by treachery, even 

where you least expect it. 

8. Your suspicions are right, for they are ill-wishers, 

and harm you by secret means. 

9. The emblem says yes, but you may return the evil on 

the person who worked it. 

10. You have abundance of them, who, if you are not 

careful, will greatly distress you. 

11. There is a traitorous heart amongst you, therefore be 

cautious in word and actions. 

12. They will die and dwindle away one after the other, 

without possibility of help. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 207 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

€ap\tt Braconte* 



CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 



1. The prisoner now confined shall speedily be set free, 



2. Even if there should be a probability of it, affairs 

will transpire to keep you from it. 

3. You could not engage in a better speculation, espe- 

cially if you were to graze them. 

4. The horse is safe and sound, in good condition, and 

runs well. 

5. Let them know that you fear them not; then, if they 

attack you, they will be beaten. 

6. All lean, light-haired persons, of small stature, with 

large or goggle eyes, are inimical. 

7. Fear it not; you are much envied, but dare not be 

attacked. 

8. Suspect them not ; they use no such cowardly means 

of injury. 

9. Your enemies are despicable people, who have injured 

you themselves, or employed others to do it by 
those means. 

10. Yes, you have; but all of them harmless to hurt 

you, except further than words may go. 

1 1 . There are no traitors, for one man is true and staunch 

to the other. 

12. Your success will be uncommonly great. 



208 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 



OF 



©awfta Sracotug. 



CIRCLE THE TWELFTH, 



1. He will neither escape, nor be set free; his confine 
ment will be of long duration. 



2. There is no immediate danger, providing you are 

prudent in your affairs. 

3. Your success will certainly meet or exceed your ex- 

pectations. 

4. The horse is sound, possesses many good qualities, 

and will be useful. 

5. The figure signifies that you shall surely prevail 

against your enemies. 

6. Be cautious of persons who have small, squeaking, 

or effeminate voices. 

7. Have full confidence in yourself, and in your powers 

of defence, and fear nothing. 

8. They hardly know the meaning or term, much less 

than being so themselves. 

9. You suffer under the frowns of Fortune ; that is all 

the witchery you can complain of. 

10. You certainly have a few, but persons who are power- 

less, to hurt you. 

1 1 . No man in the company would taint his character by 

turning spy. 

12. If you pay but moderate attention to them, they will 

amply repay your trouble. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 209 



THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 

1. Every attempt will be made to cause a long imprison- 

ment, but he will escape. 

2. You are in no danger for the present, but be cautious 

in your affairs. 

3. If you buy and sell quickly, you cannot fail of having 

very great success. 

4. At present he is sound, nimble, and sure-footed, but 

will not remain so long. 

5. Your private enemies are weak, although malicious, 

and will be overcome if they are attacked. 

6. Particularly those persons who have a pale face, long 

nose, and black eyes. 

7. It does not appear that you are ; but it will not be 

safe to tempt Malice. 

8. They are apt to practise things of a secret nature, 

from malice and perverseness. 

9. You are under the influence of an idle tongue, but 

their efforts will soon pass over. 

10. You have many, but they are not even worthy of 
your contempt. 

] 1. Although the feelings are not completely mutual, still 
there are no traitors. 

12. You will certainly receive profit and benefit from 
their thriftiness. 



210 Raphael's sanctuary. 

THE OEACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 

1. His imprisonment will be long, and he will suffer 

either from torture or irons therein. 

2. Not unless you aggravate your creditors, or those 

who have it in their power to confine you. 

3. Your success will be very good, especially if it be in 

horses for the race-course, or for war. 

4. You will find him to be a noble animal, but rather 

too spirited. 

5. They certainly are malicious and spiteful, but have 

not the power to harm you. 

6. All short persons with thick necks and bad teeth are 

most liable to become your enemies. 

7. There is a slight danger, but you will discover it 

before it comes to any conclusion. 

8. They are spiteful, and harm by secret means, but 

not by witchery. 

9. You have been injured by private means, which, al- 

though secret, were not of witchcraft. 

10. You have many, whose endeavours against you will 

completely fail. 

11. Be extremely cautious, for one man here is a traitor 

to the others. 

12. They will thrive well, yet there is some danger of 

accident to them. 



Raphael's sanctuary. 21 1 

THE ORACLE 

OF 

CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 

1 . If he is in prison for crime, it will be long ; otherwise 

he will pay his debts and be free. 

2. There is not the slightest danger of either imprison- 

ment or confinement to you. 

3. Your speculations shall be of a moderate nature ; 

nevertheless, there will be some gain. 

4. His looks are better than his qualities, still he will 

answer well for a time. 

5. By perseverance you will entirely overcome and crush 

them. 

6. A well-made, fleshy person, of moderate height, 

handsome face and eyes, with soft voice. 

7. Fear not treachery ; there are no signs of it at present. 

8. It is the most absurd folly and ignorance to suspect 

them of it. 

9 . None whatever ; you will be able to trace the affair 

to quite a different cause. 

10. The sign does not tell of any private enemies, at 

least of none that can harm you. 

1 1 . You can freely speak your mind ; although there may 

be anger, at least there is no treachery. 

12. They will improve quickly, and will prove a great 

gain to you. 



212 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

letter. 

CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 

1 . The imprisonment will be long, and the confinement 

of an exceeding strict nature. 

2. Be quiet on this subject ; there neither has nor will 

be any danger of it. 

3. Your speculations therein will be attended with very 

great success, if they are performed quickly. 

4. You will be hardly able to make a better purchase ; 

the animal is in exceeding good state. 

5. It is not advisable to attack them ; but if you do, 

you will gain, with danger to yourself. 

6. Persons of a small stature, reddish complexion, and 

long face, the teeth badly arranged. 

7. You are perfectly safe at present from private attacks, 

but not from open ones. 

8. They are so far from being so themselves, that they 

hardly know the meaning of the word. 

9. You and your property have not in the least suffered 

from witchery or enchantment. 

10. You have many, and persons who would not hesitate 
to use foul means. 

1 J . You cannot even turn round without having one at 
your elbow ; they are traitorous one to the other. 

12. They will succeed and do well, but are liable to acci- 
dents. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 213 



THE ORACLE 

OP 

ma. 



CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 

1 . Be of good cheer concerning the prisoner, for he shall 

be speedily delivered from confinement. 

2. There is not the shadow of danger of any thing of 

the sort for the present. 

3. Yes ; especially if they be for labour, such as coach 

horses, &c. 

4. Although not unexceptionable, still you shall find him 

valuable on the road. 

5. Were they to attempt to contend with you, they 

would speedily be overcome. 

6. Those of large, square, but lean body, long severe 

face, and sallow complexion. 

7. No ; those who wish to hurt you, dare not make the 

attempt. 

8. Although of singular character, they ought not to be 

suspected as being either. 

9. Something of the sort has certainly been effected by 

persons wandering about. 

10. You have some, but they are pitiful and mean, and 

utterly unworthy of notice. 

11. There are no traitors, but many present are too 

changeable to be of much use. 

12. Singularly well; in these matters you cannot fail of 

prosperity. 



214 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OF 



CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 



1 . The imprisonment will be long ; and, when released, 

the prisoner is in danger of being retaken. 

2. There is exceeding danger for you, as there are many 

who wish to get you into trouble. 

3. In these matters you will have success, if you specu- 

late in large quantities of them. 

4. The horse is rather damaged, and has already be- 

longed to too many people. 

5. Indeed you will not ; they are by far too numerous to 

warrant your contending with them. 

6. Expect treachery and enmity from those persons who 

have warts or marks on the face. 

7. Yes, you are ; there are multitudes who seek the 

opportunity of harming you. 

8. The figure signifies an evil-minded, bad disposed, and 

wicked working person. 

9. Yes, there has, and many persons are implicated in it. 

10. You are surrounded by them; go where you will, 

they are there. 

11. Avoid the place at once, for one man is here a traitor 

to another. 

12. Of themselves they would thrive, but they are liable 

to be damaged by malice. 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 215 



THE ORACLE 



OF 



€avctv. 



CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 



1 . The imprisonment will not be long, but still extremely 

painful. 

2. Certainly you are, and will remain so for a consider- 

able length of time. 

3. If you have any success at all, it will be exceedingly 

moderate. 

4. It is not worth much ; it has many secret faults. 

5. If you act alone you may, but trust not to second 

parties. 

6. Persons having a large head, thick teeth, small sta- 

ture, and dark complexion. 

7. Never was person more so; you are surrounded by 

those who seek to deceive you. 

8. Your conjectures are far from being incorrect ; they 

are dangerous. 

9. Your property or yourself have been acted on by 

malicious and unnatural means. 

10. You always had, and always will have, trouble from 

secret enmity. 

1 1 . 'Twere as w T ell to ask if there was sand en the sea- 

shore. 



12. No ; they will be a great expense, and give, too, bu 
little profit. 



216 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

THE ORACLE 

OP 

tfoitjuttttio. 

CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 

1. His imprisonment will be long, and he risks to have 

punishment or torture therein. 

2. Verily it will require your utmost wits to keep from 

it ; your situation is dangerous. 

3. All matters relating to animals, either small or large, 

are bad at present. 

4. No ; he is completely made up by the art of the 

horse-dealer, and is useless. 

5. They will prevail against you, and most likely ruin 

you- 

6. Tall persons principally, long face, pale complexion, 

with long teeth. 

7. Be cautious whom you trust, for at present you shall 

surely be betrayed. 

8. Although ill-designing people, all the witchery they 

perform is by natural acts of malice. 

9. Your property suffers from the evil machinations of 

unprincipled and malicious persons. 

10. Numbers -, and as you succeed, so will they increase. 

11. It is well to be strictly on your guard, for there are 

traitors in the place. 

12. You must not expect more than indifferent success 

with them. 



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" At thy birth 
New joy was sprung in heaven ; as well as here on earth. 
For sure the milder planets did combine 
On thy auspicious horoscope to shine/' 

Dryden. 

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Prince George of 

Cambridge, 

Born 25th March, 

1819, 

14hs. 11' p.m. 
Lat. 52° 22' N. 


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34.38 



PLANETS. 


LATITUDES. 


DECLINATIONS, 


Herschel 

Saturn 

Jupiter 

Mars . 


' 

7 S. 

1 56 S. 

27 9. 

1 12 S. 
49 N. 

23 S. 

1 19 S. 
X * * 


' 

25 28 S. 

4 42 S. 
18 12 S. 
11 49 S. 
14 21 S. 

4 52 N. 

3 17 N. 

1 49 N. 


Venus 

Mercury 

Moon 

Sun 





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A military gentleman of high rank, a great admirer, and 
no mean proficient in this " celestial art," to whose many 
acts' of friendship in matters of science I am much in- 
debted, having, in the beginning of the year 1819, some 
affairs of moment to transact in Germany, happened, dur- 
ing his stay therein, to ascertain the true time of this illus- 
trious prince's birth. 

As the figure is cast to the latitude of Hanover, it will 
be seen that he was born jointly under the influence of the 
two great superiors ; for the sign Capricornus arose on the 
eastern angle, and Jupiter was ascending in the fixed sign 
Aquarius. The figure I hold to be of a remarkably bril- 
liant description; for a new moon had just been celebrated 
in the masculine and fiery sign Aries, that body then ap- 
plied to the sextile of Jupiter and conjunction of Mercury ; 
she was also in sextile to the ascendant. His disposition 
will be placid, temperate, pleasant, and cheerful, yet 
sharp. Had Mercury been free from the beams of the Sun, 
lie w T ould have proved a prodigy in many branches of 
learning and science, for that erratic was in Sextile to both 
the benefics, and in trine to the Georgian planet. As it 
now occurs, he will have much to do with public, honour- 
able, and stirring political matters ; and for his love of 
justice, ingenuity, and activity therein, he will meet with 
much and well -merited applause. 

It is a nativity of exceeding vitality for Jupiter. The 
Sun and the Moon all befriend the ascendant, and until the 
leaden orb of old Saturn arrives at the Hyleg's conjunction, 
danger will be afar off. 

He will be very wealthy, for the part of fortune is dis- 
posed of by Jupiter, and that planet is well configurated ; 
he will, notwithstanding, be liable to losses of money and 
property by secret means and measures, for Saturn is in 
square to Herschel. 

His rank will be high — his power will be great — espe- 
cially towards the close of his days. The Sun and the 
Moon being both in Aries, and both the benevolents being 
their attendants, casting their trines to the culminating angle. 

Though much of the power of the Moon is absorbed in 
the beams of the Sun, and though she is in a sign of single 



RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

form, and in declination to the enemy of marriage, yet, 
seeing that she is in, sextile to Jupiter, I think he will 
marry, and that his marriage will take place in the year 
1845; in that state of life, he will experience a tolerable 
good share of happiness, and children he will certainly have. 

In his time he will perform many journies, for the Moon 
is in a travelling sign, as well as in a cadent house ; his 
travels will be honourable and full of pleasure, though once 
or twice they will prove dangerous, especially by water. 

From the present time up to the year 1841 , evil arcs are 
more prevalent than good. In his sixteenth year he will 
be liable to losses of money ; and in the beginning of the 
year 1837. he will have an amour, and probably a few T 
troubles and vexations through females generally ; under 
this and the influences which succeed, he must be careful 
of his credit. In June, 1840, perhaps an accident; and 
in the following year his health will be affected. 

After this, for the long space of five years, the wanderers 
of heaven favour him ; in fact, immediately after the inter- 
ruption of health, of which I have last spoken, he will 
attain to honour and dignity ; an important and profitable 
journey succeeds ; then a great increase of wealth and 
worldly possessions ; considerable activity ; literary notice ; 
and, finally, in the year 1845, not very distant from the 
anniversary of his twenty-sixth birth-day, it is my per- 
suasion he will marry. 

In the summer of 1846 he will certainly be unwell, and 
meet with losses and many disagreeables. A continuation 
of the same will spread over 1847. 

As the spring of 1849 is passing away, he will be ad- 
vanced to some honourable post; in the autumn his affairs 
get unsettled — he travels. In 1850, his deeds will attract 
public attention; and in the year 1852, his embarrassments 
will depart. It will be a time of great honour, credit, and 
popular distinction. 

1853 has its annoyances; such as losses of money and 
secret vexations, mixed up with much business. 

1854, in the month of May, much sorrow is shewn, 
in which female influence hath predominance. It may be 
the death of one whom he dearly loves ; but I shall ab- 



220 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 

stain from particulars. Suffice it, that I name the nature of 
the event. The latter part of that year will he prosperous. 

In 1855, and somewhere about October, this illustrious 
individual is liable to a sharp and sudden illness or accident. 
He will do well to avoid steamboats and the water. 

Evil to the general prosperity and health, are the arcs 
of 1857 and 1858, even to December 1859. I must here 
mention, that in 1857 a lingering affliction of an agueish 
character will afflict him. 

In 1859 he will travel considerably, and towards Christ- 
mas his health will be wonderfully established ; it will be a 
time of much gain and great prosperity; — the arcs in the 
summer of 1860 shows that he is likely to suffer much loss, 
through the defalcation of some servant in whom too much 
trust is put ; in matters of important correspondence, per- 
haps caution at this time may prevent the same. 

1862 and 1863, abound in good fortune, ease of mind, 
honour, credit, and pleasure. 1864 is by no means so 
favourable ; but in the year 1865, and in the month of July, 
if the birth is very correct, he will have an inflammatory 
complaint, and while that inflammation lasts, it will be very 
violent — his throat, during its progress, will be much 
affected ; and, unless more than ordinary care is taken, 
the dregs of this disease will certainly fall into his legs and 
feet. 1868 will be prosperous for most of his affairs ; 1 869 
is replete with many untoward events; 1870 is very little 
better. 

But after this, until the Sun shall return for the fifty- 
sixth time, since the birth, to the same point of the zodiac 
he occupied at that minute, his prosperity will be un- 
bounded — honours and benefits w r ill be show T ered upon him 
— in those years he will attain to the meridian of his glory ; 
and, finally, as the great globe of Saturn shall touch the 
orient, he w r ill sink into everlasting rest, surrounded by 
bis friends, and in high estimation with his fellow mortals. 



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